Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL occupy different positions in the database, but direct benchmark comparisons are limited because the Core Ultra 5 135HL has no recorded benchmark scores. The only measurable head-to-head data comes from the aggregate statistics, where the Core 7 253PE holds a significant advantage.

The Core 7 253PE posts an average benchmark score of 40,557, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the Core Ultra 5 135HL has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile, indicating that the database contains no completed test runs for the latter. This absence of data prevents any direct score-to-score comparison across individual workloads.

However, the Core 7 253PE has a full suite of recorded results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 24,880, while its single-core result is 3,512. The R20 run shows 10,449 multi-core and 1,475 single-core, and the R15 run shows 2,507 multi-core and 354 single-core. PassMark results further characterize the chip: integer math at 114,158, floating point math at 80,870, extended instructions at 21,806, and data encryption at 18,385. The multi-threaded PassMark score is 29,271, with a single-thread score of 3,955.

The Core 7 253PE's nearest rivals in the database demonstrate how its aggregate performance sits within a tight cluster. The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40,585, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H averages 40,518, 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon 6357P averages 40,630, 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H averages 40,431, 0.3% lower. These small deltas indicate that the Core 7 253PE is positioned in a highly competitive performance band, with all four rivals within a fraction of a percent of its score.

Because the Core Ultra 5 135HL lacks any recorded benchmarks, the database cannot produce a meaningful win/loss tally. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, reflecting the absence of direct comparisons. Any statement about which chip is faster in a specific workload would require invented data, which the database does not support. The only reliable statement is that the Core 7 253PE has a substantial body of measured results, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL has none.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PE is the only one of the two processors with measurable performance in the database. Its 87th percentile ranking and average score of 40,557 place it among the better-performing chips in the database, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL's 50th percentile and zero score mean it cannot be evaluated on the same basis.

For a user choosing between these two based strictly on recorded data, the Core 7 253PE is the only option with evidence of performance. It delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 24,880 and a single-core score of 3,512, both strong figures for a desktop part. The chip also shows robust integer and floating point throughput in PassMark, with scores of 114,158 and 80,870 respectively.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL, by contrast, offers no recorded scores. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on the absence of data, not on measured performance. The chip may be competitive in real-world use, but the database cannot confirm this.

The Core 7 253PE also carries a launch MSRP of $384, which is the only price information available for either part. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has no launch MSRP in the database.

Users who require a processor with verified benchmark results should select the Core 7 253PE. Users who are evaluating the Core Ultra 5 135HL will need to find performance data from other sources, as this database currently provides none.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40,557. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Core 7 253PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 253PE's average score of 40,557 is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core 5 223PE (40,585), 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518), 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon 6357P (40,630), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431).

Q: What is the Core Ultra 5 135HL's percentile ranking?

A: The Core Ultra 5 135HL is in the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 253PE is in the 87th percentile.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 135HL have any recorded Cinebench scores?

A: No. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has an empty benchmarks list. The Core 7 253PE has Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores, including 24,880 in R23 multi-core and 3,512 in R23 single-core.

Q: Which processor has a higher clock speed?

A: The Core 7 253PE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 135HL does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field.

The Core 7 253PE uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses 14 cores and 18 threads. The higher thread count on the Core 7 comes from hyperthreading across all cores, while the Core Ultra 5 has more physical cores but fewer total threads.

Clock speeds favor the Core 7 253PE. It runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 135HL runs at a 1.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Core 7 253PE is rated at 65W TDP, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL is rated at 45W TDP. This makes the Core Ultra 5 the lower-power part, though it also has lower clock speeds.

The socket distinction is important for platform compatibility. The Core 7 253PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Memory support differs. The Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 7 253PE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 5 135HL provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU.

ECC memory support is present on the Core 7 253PE but absent on the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ. The Core 7 253PE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL has a release date of 2024-04-07.

The Core 7 253PE has a launch MSRP of $384. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has no launch MSRP listed.

The part numbers also differ: SA4QE for the Core 7 253PE and SRN33 for the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two chips is clear in the database.

The Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The Core Ultra 5 135HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename, belongs to the Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS) generation, and is built on a 7 nm process node at Intel. Both chips are fabricated by Intel.

Cache layouts differ between the two. The Core 7 253PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 253PE therefore has nearly twice the L3 capacity of the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

The L1 cache difference is notable. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has 40% more L1 cache per core than the Core 7 253PE, which may benefit per-core workloads. However, the Core 7 253PE's larger L3 pool provides more shared cache for multi-threaded tasks.

Both processors are desktop market segments and are listed as active production parts. Neither has a recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL is part of the Core Ultra Series 1 family, a designation that the Core 7 253PE does not carry. The Core 7 253PE has no series field listed.

The process node difference is significant. The Core Ultra 5 135HL uses a 7 nm node, which is more advanced than the 10 nm node used by the Core 7 253PE. This does not automatically translate to better performance, as the benchmark data shows the Core 7 253PE has a much higher average score, but it does indicate a different manufacturing approach between the two generations.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL's Meteor Lake architecture also brings a different integrated GPU, the Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, which is a more capable graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 found on the Core 7 253PE. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either chip, so the real-world impact of this difference cannot be quantified here.

The architectural split also shows in the memory controller. The Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, suggesting a design that accommodates older and newer memory platforms. The Core Ultra 5 135HL supports only DDR5, with the exact capacity dependent on the motherboard. ECC support further separates the two, with the Core 7 253PE supporting ECC and the Core Ultra 5 135HL not supporting it.

The PCIe generation difference further reinforces the architectural gap. The Core 7 253PE offers Gen 5 connectivity with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL offers Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. This means the Core 7 253PE has both a newer PCIe standard and double the lane count, which is relevant for high-bandwidth expansion cards and storage devices.

The combination of a larger L3 cache, higher clock speeds, more threads, and newer PCIe support positions the Core 7 253PE as the more capable part on paper. The Core Ultra 5 135HL counters with a more advanced process node, more physical cores, more L1 cache per core, and a stronger integrated GPU, but these advantages do not appear in any recorded benchmark because none exist for this chip.