Intel Core Ultra 5 125U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
60.7Single-core76.8
37.5Multi-core83.4
81.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
—iGPU60.5
51.8Platformspec-based73.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+46) and single-core (+16). Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 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 125U
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 61
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 38
- 300% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 2
- 291% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 9,593
- 239% higher PassMark: 56,512 vs 16,674
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+73% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 57 W | 160 W+181% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 8+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Threads | 14 | 24+71% |
| Base clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+115% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+28% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,850 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 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 125U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,150Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,500Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,566Bottom 38% | 2,250+44%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,593Bottom 35% | 37,500+291%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 16,674Bottom 38% | 56,512+239%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 1,855Top 36% |
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