Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.6% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1920, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,066 vs 22,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $799 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 135H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 135H moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.6% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1920, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,066 vs 22,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $799 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 135H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 135H moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 135H better than Ryzen Threadripper 1920?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 5 135H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 5 135H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.6% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 135H is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 18 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 135H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 5 135H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.6% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 5 135H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017), a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of SP3r2, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 18 threads instead of 12/24. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 5 135H Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	193 FPS	175 FPS
medium	154 FPS	156 FPS
high	126 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	143 FPS
medium	122 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	553 FPS	398 FPS
medium	521 FPS	357 FPS
high	422 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	252 FPS
1440p
low	549 FPS	339 FPS
medium	457 FPS	309 FPS
high	379 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	337 FPS	217 FPS
medium	283 FPS	197 FPS
high	258 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	145 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	553 FPS	552 FPS
medium	553 FPS	539 FPS
high	553 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	552 FPS
medium	553 FPS	464 FPS
high	553 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	367 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	420 FPS
medium	441 FPS	334 FPS
high	400 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	252 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen Threadripper 1920

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	553 FPS	552 FPS
medium	553 FPS	552 FPS
high	553 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	552 FPS
medium	553 FPS	552 FPS
high	553 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	553 FPS	444 FPS
medium	524 FPS	408 FPS
high	473 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	318 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Core Ultra 5 135H

The Core Ultra 5 135H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,116 points. Launch price was $342.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,066 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — a 19% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135H (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1920's 22,066 — a 0.2% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+17%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+21%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	32 MB+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	22,116	22,066

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.