Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ultra 5 135UL

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Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data19.92
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-PS (2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$331$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 135UL 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 speed1.6 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 lithography7 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 135UL 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
Socket1851AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 Depends on motherboardDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe-LPG 64EUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes824

Pros & cons summary


Recency 8 April 2024 7 November 2024
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 14 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

Ultra 5 135UL has 50% more physical cores, and 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, 14.3% more threads, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core Ultra 5 135UL and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. We've got no test results to judge.


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