Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is an entry-level 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 2 laptops from €1688, at an average price of €1836.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 61% faster and its entry price is €389 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 91 of 141 and delivers 28.8% 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 2 laptops from €1688, at an average price of €1836.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 61% faster and its entry price is €389 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
Generation Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 57 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 1,6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,4 GHz
Performance cores 2
Efficient cores 8
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,1 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#91 of 141
Relative performance 28.8%
Laptops 2
Price from €1688
Average price €1836

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M5 10 Core 46.5% From €1299 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 39.6% From €1045 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 39.3% From €1626 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 33.9% From €1631 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 32.7% From €2095

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