Xeon 6740E vs Ultra 5 135U

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 135U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.11
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
47.95
+332%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Core Ultra 5 135U by a whopping 332% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking69738
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.97
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency70.0918.15
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-P (2023)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$332$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E 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)96
Threads1496
Base clock speed1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)4 MB (per module)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm5 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E 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 configuration12
SocketFCBGA20494710
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E. 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)++
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
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.9 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E 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 135U and Xeon 6740E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1288
PCI support4.0no 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 135U 11.11
Xeon 6740E 47.95
+332%

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 135U 17651
Xeon 6740E 76167
+332%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.11 47.95
Recency 14 December 2023 3 June 2024
Physical cores 12 96
Threads 14 96
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 250 Watt

Ultra 5 135U has 1566.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 331.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 700% more physical cores and 585.7% more threads.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 135U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 135U is a notebook processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon 6740E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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