Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $845, at an average price of $1592.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 52% faster and its entry price is $216 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 98 of 271 and delivers 32.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 125H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 7735U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has Intel Arc Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H cost?

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $845, at an average price of $1592.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 52% faster and its entry price is $216 lower.

Specs

Model 125H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
L3 cache 18 MB
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,5 GHz
Cores 14
Threads 18
Frequency 1,2 GHz
Cache 18 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#98 of 271
Relative performance 32.2%
Laptops 8
Price from $845
Average price $1592

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From $909 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 45.3% From $1184

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