Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
55.1Single-core66.7
44.8Multi-core49.4
66.9Efficiencyspec-based75.7
70.2iGPU66
57.9Platformspec-based56.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core Ultra 5 125H 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 iGPU score: 70 vs 66
- 29% higher threads: 18 vs 14
- 21% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 2,881 vs 2,378
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 45
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 42% higher Base clock: 1.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz
- 40% higher PassMark: 28,049 vs 19,976
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 28 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 18+29% | 14 |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) | Intel Arc 130T |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 128 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 32% | 2,727+22%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 49% | 12,222+10%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 45% | 1,969+19%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500Top 46% | 14,630+8%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 19,976Top 50% | 28,049+40%Top 26% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881+21%Top 18% | 2,378Top 30% |
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