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 14 laptops from €710, at an average price of €1186.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 52% faster and its entry price is €5 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 116 of 246 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 14 laptops from €710, at an average price of €1186.

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 €5 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
Generation Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Base power 28 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core base frequency 0,7 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency 1,8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 1,2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,5 GHz
Performance cores 4
Efficient cores 8
Performance-core boost frequency 1,4 GHz
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#116 of 246
Relative performance 32.2%
Laptops 14
Price from €710
Average price €1186

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From €705 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From €924 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From €899 Intel Core Ultra 5 225H 44.9% From €634 Intel Core i9-13900H 43.3% From €948

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