Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
55.1Single-core60.7
44.8Multi-core37.5
66.9Efficiencyspec-based81.9
70.2iGPU—
57.9Platformspec-based51.8
9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H wins this laptop processor face-off, 55.2 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 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 Ultra 5 125H
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 38
- 102% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 57 W
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 50% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB
- 41% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,500 vs 9,593
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Stronger single-core score: 61 vs 55
- 46% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 28 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 15 W+46% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+102% | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 18+29% | 14 |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.3 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+50% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 49% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650+5%Bottom 45% | 1,566Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500+41%Top 46% | 9,593Bottom 35% |
| PassMark | 19,976+20%Top 50% | 16,674Bottom 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881Top 18% | — |
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