Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 135HL vs Core Ultra 5 135UL: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 33%, Core Ultra 5 135HL 18 MB against Core Ultra 5 135UL 12 MB, so Core Ultra 5 135HL takes it. There is a split on tdp as well, 45 W on the Core Ultra 5 135HL versus 15 W on the Core Ultra 5 135UL. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel Arc graphics on the Core Ultra 5 135HL versus Intel Graphics on the Core Ultra 5 135UL. They differ on base power too, 45 W on the Core Ultra 5 135HL versus 15 W on the Core Ultra 5 135UL.
Which should you buy, Core Ultra 5 135HL or Core Ultra 5 135UL?
The Core Ultra 5 135HL suits embedded systems and all-in-one PCs, though it is the wrong buy for traditional laptop designs and maximum core-count workloads. Buy the Core Ultra 5 135UL for embedded systems and all-in-one PCs, though it is not built for traditional laptop designs and maximum core-count workloads. 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. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 135UL (8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL 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
The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, integrated graphics, socket, form factor and release year are identical here. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 5 135HL and Core Ultra 5 135UL differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 14 on the Core Ultra 5 135HL versus 12 on the Core Ultra 5 135UL.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Core Ultra 5 135HL and Core Ultra 5 135UL?
It is. Both are listed at Embedded, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Embedded
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Embedded
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Meteor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 2024
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 45 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Intel Arc graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Embedded
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Embedded
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Meteor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- FCLGA1851
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- FCLGA1851
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 4 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 4 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 14Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 12
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 4Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 10
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 10
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 18Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 14
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 18 MBBest
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 12 MB-33%
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 45 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 15 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 115 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 57 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 135HL if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).
Choose 135UL if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.