Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
55.1Single-core76.8
44.8Multi-core83.4
66.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
70.2iGPU60.5
57.9Platformspec-based73.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+39) and single-core (+22). 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 61
- 55% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 2,881 vs 1,855
- 49% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 45
- 183% higher PassMark: 56,512 vs 19,976
- 178% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 13,500
- 167% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 96 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 28 W+49% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 160 W+39% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Threads | 18 | 24+33% |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+133% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+22% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 36 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 256 GB+167% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 27% | 3,150+41%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 48% | 20,500+85%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 39% | 2,250+36%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500Top 46% | 37,500+178%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 19,976Bottom 50% | 56,512+183%Top 3% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881+55%Top 18% | 1,855Top 37% |
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