Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
55.1Single-core74.6
44.8Multi-core61.3
66.9Efficiencyspec-based81.4
70.2iGPU88.3
57.9Platformspec-based56.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125H13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and iGPU (+18). 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 X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger iGPU score: 88 vs 70
- 126% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,501 vs 2,881
- 82% higher PassMark: 36,409 vs 19,976
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Threads | 18+13% | 16 |
| Base clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+75% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,240Bottom 27% | 3,038+36%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 48% | 17,395+57%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 39% | 2,201+33%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500Top 46% | 18,911+40%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 19,976Bottom 50% | 36,409+82%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,881Top 18% | 6,501+126%Top 3% |
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