Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ultra 5 134U

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 134U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
7.90
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.27
+220%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Core Ultra 5 134U by a whopping 220% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking944196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data42.23
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency83.0719.93
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-U (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)7 November 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$332$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1416
Base clock speed0.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2551AM5
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.75 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes824
PCI support4.0 and 3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 134U 7.90
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.27
+220%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 5 134U 12549
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40146
+220%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.90 25.27
Recency 14 December 2023 7 November 2024
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 14 16
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 120 Watt

Ultra 5 134U has 50% more physical cores, and 1233.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 219.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, and 14.3% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 134U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 134U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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