Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
55.1Single-core66.6
44.8Multi-core43.6
66.9Efficiencyspec-based73.4
70.2iGPU76.9
57.9Platformspec-based40.3
9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 55.2 against 56.6 for Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V edges ahead in single-core and iGPU, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 211% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 37 W
- 200% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 32 GB
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 125% higher threads: 18 vs 8
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 55
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 70
- 175% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 1.2 GHz
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 35% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 2,881
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 28 W+7% | 30 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W+211% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+75% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 18+125% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+175% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+50% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 96 GB+200% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 27% | 2,870+28%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 48% | 11,500+4%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 39% | 1,870+13%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500+24%Top 46% | 10,900Bottom 45% |
| PassMark | 19,976+1%Bottom 50% | 19,780Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881Top 18% | 3,883+35%Top 4% |
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