Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $925, at an average price of $1712.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 37% faster and its entry price is $26 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 149 of 275 and delivers 26.5% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 135U came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 135U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7535U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U cost?

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $925, at an average price of $1712.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 37% faster and its entry price is $26 lower.

Specs

Model 135U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 4,4 GHz
Cores 12
Threads 14
Frequency 1,6 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#149 of 275
Relative performance 26.5%
Laptops 11
Price from $925
Average price $1712

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $899 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1260 Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From $1120 AMD Ryzen 7 7735U 32.2% From $1000 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699

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