Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 135H

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA2049
Core/Thread Count:: 14C/18T
TDP:: 28W
iGPU:: Intel Arc graphics
CPU Series:: Core Ultra

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Review

Intel Core Ultra 5 135H 14-core 18-thread laptop processor, 3.6GHz base / 5.1GHz boost, 28W TDP, Meteor Lake, BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is the higher-clocked half of Intel's Meteor Lake H-series pair, a performance mobile chip for premium laptops that want the extra clock headroom. Built on Intel's Meteor Lake architecture, it pairs 14 cores and 18 threads with a 3.6GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.6GHz, an on-die NPU rated at 11 TOPS (NPU 3), and Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) graphics, all within a 28W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 14 cores and 18 threads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is built on Intel's Meteor Lake generation. Its 3.6GHz base clock boosts to 5.1GHz, and its Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) integrated graphics and 11 TOPS (NPU 3) NPU support on-device AI features alongside everyday computing and light content creation.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H uses the BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 28W envelope, positioning it as premium laptops. Its NPU brings Copilot+ style on-device AI acceleration to supported workloads.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core Ultra lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H sits just above the Core Ultra 5 125H, sharing the same core and thread count but with a higher boost clock for buyers willing to pay for the extra headroom. Against AMD's Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog, it competes on NPU throughput and platform efficiency.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is the higher-binned half of Intel's H-series Meteor Lake pair, well suited to premium laptops that want a bit more headroom than the 125H.

Best for

Everyday laptop computing
On-device AI features
Premium ultrabooks

Not for

Gaming laptops
Heavy sustained workloads
Desktop replacement use

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Meteor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Meteor Lake
Socket	FCBGA2049
Process Node	4 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	14
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	10
Total Threads	18
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.6 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	18 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W
Max Turbo Power	115 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, LPDDR5/X

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
NPU Peak TOPS	11 TOPS (NPU 3)

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	28 W
iGPU	Intel Arc graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has 14 cores and 18 threads, a 1.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost clock, 18 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc graphics. Socket: FCBGA2049.

Will the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H lists Socket is FCBGA2049. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H best suited to?

Best suited to: Everyday laptop computing; On-device AI features; Premium ultrabooks.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H?

Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops; Heavy sustained workloads; Desktop replacement use.