Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
59.2Single-core60.7
30.6Multi-core37.5
93Efficiencyspec-based81.9
40.4iGPU—
37.2Platformspec-based51.8
4 spec wins — Intel Core 3 3049 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U wins this laptop processor face-off, 53.7 to 49.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+2). Intel Core 3 304 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core 3 304
- 71% lower process: 2 nm vs 7 nm
- 15% higher Base clock: 1.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz
- 13% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,765 vs 1,566
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Stronger multi-core score: 38 vs 31
- 180% higher threads: 14 vs 5
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 140% higher cores: 12 vs 5
- 100% higher Performance cores: 2 vs 1
General
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 2 nm+71% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| Max TDP | 35 W | 57 W+63% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 5 | 12+140% |
| Performance cores | 1 | 2+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 5 | 14+180% |
| Base clock | 1.5 GHz+15% | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3-core) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 2,300 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 96 GB+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 40% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 14% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,765+13%Top 43% | 1,566Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,263Bottom 16% | 9,593+82%Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 12,194Bottom 22% | 16,674+37%Bottom 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 753Bottom 30% | — |
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