Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $1018, at an average price of $1494.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M4 10 Core is 41% faster and its entry price is $72 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 146 of 273 and delivers 26.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

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

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U came out in 2023.

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

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7535U.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

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

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $1018, at an average price of $1494.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M4 10 Core is 41% faster and its entry price is $72 lower.

Specs

Model 125U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,3 GHz
Cores 12
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 14
Frequency 1,3 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#146 of 273
Relative performance 26.8%
Laptops 11
Price from $1018
Average price $1494

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From $946 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1260 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From $1320 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $899 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From $1308

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