Ultra 5 135U vs i9-13900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.67
+231%
Core Ultra 5 135U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.09

Core i9-13900KF outperforms Core Ultra 5 135U by a whopping 231% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking93706
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency13.7269.97
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$564$332

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3214
Base clock speed3 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache1.5 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.9 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2012
PCI supportno data4.0

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.

i9-13900KF 36.67
+231%
Ultra 5 135U 11.09

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.

i9-13900KF 58253
+231%
Ultra 5 135U 17611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 36.67 11.09
Recency 27 September 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 32 14
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

i9-13900KF has a 230.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

Ultra 5 135U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 135U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900KF is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 135U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 5 135U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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