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Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL: Comparison

Core i9-14900F vs Core Ultra 5 135HL: the l3 cache difference

On l3 cache the spread is 50%, Core i9-14900F 36 MB against Core Ultra 5 135HL 18 MB, so Core i9-14900F takes it. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 5.8 GHz on the Core i9-14900F versus 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135HL. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2 GHz on the Core i9-14900F versus 1.7 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135HL. There is a split on tdp as well, 65 W on the Core i9-14900F versus 45 W on the Core Ultra 5 135HL. They differ on integrated graphics too, No on the Core i9-14900F versus Yes on the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

Who each one is for

The Core i9-14900F suits desktop gaming with discrete GPU and value desktop builds, though it is not built for laptops and fanless designs. Buy the Core Ultra 5 135HL for embedded systems and all-in-one PCs, though it is not the pick for traditional laptop designs and maximum core-count workloads. Our rating of the Core i9-14900F (8.1/10): the Intel Core i9-14900F is a graphics-less desktop chip, a good value pick for builds already using a discrete GPU. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 135HL (8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, release year and smt enabled included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i9-14900F and Core Ultra 5 135HL differ on total cores?

Yes. Total Cores reads 24 on the Core i9-14900F versus 14 on the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    Desktop
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Embedded
  • Codename

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    Raptor Lake Refresh
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Meteor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    2024
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    65 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    45 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    None
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Intel Arc graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    Desktop
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Embedded
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    Raptor Lake Refresh
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Meteor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    FCLGA1700
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    FCLGA1851
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    7 nm
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    4 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    24Best
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    14
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    8Best
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    16Best
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    10
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    32Best
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    18
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    2 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    1.7 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    5.8 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    4.6 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    36 MBBest
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    18 MB-50%
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    65 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    45 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    219 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    115 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    DDR5 or DDR4
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    DDR5
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i9-14900F
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 14900F if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 18 MB).

    Choose 135HL if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerIntel Core i9-14900FIntel Core Ultra 5 135HL
    Amazon

    $524.00

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    Verdict

    Intel Core i9-14900F

    8.1 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i9-14900F is a graphics-less desktop chip, a good value pick for builds already using a discrete GPU.

    Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.

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