Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
56Single-core55.1
38.3Multi-core44.8
40.5Efficiencyspec-based66.9
42.1iGPU70.2
50.3Platformspec-based57.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13420H10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H wins this laptop processor face-off, 55.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+28) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-13420H 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 i5-13420H
- 75% higher Base clock: 2.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger iGPU score: 70 vs 42
- 255% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 2,881 vs 812
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 28 W+38% |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 12 | 18+50% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz+75% | 1.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+2% | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-5200 / DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4X-4267 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,273+1%Bottom 35% | 2,240Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,158Bottom 26% | 11,100+36%Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,681+2%Bottom 50% | 1,650Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,679Bottom 44% | 13,500+26%Top 46% |
| PassMark | 16,769Bottom 38% | 19,976+19%Top 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 812Bottom 32% | 2,881+255%Top 18% |
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