Intel Core Ultra 5 135U processor review

Core Ultra 5 135U processor released by Intel; release date: 14 Dec 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $332.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 12, threads - 14. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.4 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 110°C. Manufacturing process technology - 7 nm. Cache size: L1 - 112 KB (per core), L2 - 2 MB (per core), L3 - 12 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5, Depends on motherboard.

Supported socket types: Intel BGA 2049. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 15 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4843

3381

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

185062

17507

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3381
PassMark - CPU mark	17507

Integrated graphics – Intel Arc Graphics 64EU

Technical info
Boost clock speed	1750 MHz
Core clock speed	300 MHz
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Pipelines	512
Pixel fill rate	28.00 GPixel/s
Texture fill rate	56.00 GTexel/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$332
Place in performance rating	431
Performance
Base frequency	1600 MHz
L1 cache	112 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	110°C
Maximum frequency	4.4 GHz
Number of cores	12
Number of threads	14
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5, Depends on motherboard
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 2049
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 12 Lanes, (CPU only)