Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
55.1Single-core57.6
44.8Multi-core39.3
66.9Efficiencyspec-based88.5
70.2iGPU73.7
57.9Platformspec-based32.7
9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H wins this laptop processor face-off, 55.2 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+6). Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 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 39
- 500% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 16 GB
- 211% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 37 W
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 125% higher threads: 18 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
- Stronger iGPU score: 74 vs 70
- 75% higher Base clock: 2.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 39% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 28 W
- 17% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,371 vs 2,881
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 17 W+39% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+211% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+75% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 18+125% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+75% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+125% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) | Intel Arc 130V |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 96 GB+500% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 27% | 2,450+9%Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100+14%Bottom 48% | 9,700Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 39% | 1,650Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500+55%Top 46% | 8,700Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 19,976+11%Bottom 50% | 17,934Bottom 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881Top 18% | 3,371+17%Top 10% |
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