Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
55.1Single-core70
44.8Multi-core58.6
66.9Efficiencyspec-based81.4
70.2iGPU88.9
57.9Platformspec-based56.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.6 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+19) and single-core (+15). 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
- 44% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 80 W
- 13% higher threads: 18 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 59 vs 45
- Stronger iGPU score: 89 vs 70
- 131% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,664 vs 2,881
- 71% lower process: 2 nm vs 7 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Process | 7 nm | 2 nm+71% |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 25 W+11% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+44% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Threads | 18+13% | 16 |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.9 GHz+58% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (7 Xe) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 27% | 2,865+28%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 48% | 16,398+48%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 39% | 2,061+25%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500Top 46% | 18,086+34%Top 23% |
| PassMark | 19,976Bottom 50% | 33,516+68%Top 19% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881Top 18% | 6,664+131%Top 2% |
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