Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
56Single-core60.7
38.3Multi-core37.5
40.5Efficiencyspec-based81.9
42.1iGPU—
50.3Platformspec-based51.8
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13420H5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U wins this laptop processor face-off, 53.7 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5). 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
- 102% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 57 W
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 62% higher Base clock: 2.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz
- 11% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,679 vs 9,593
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Stronger single-core score: 61 vs 56
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 15 W+67% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+102% | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz+62% | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,273Bottom 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,158Bottom 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,681+7%Bottom 50% | 1,566Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,679+11%Bottom 44% | 9,593Bottom 35% |
| PassMark | 16,769+1%Bottom 38% | 16,674Bottom 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 812Bottom 32% | — |
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