Core Ultra 5 125U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core Ultra 5 125U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,983 Rank: 259
Rank Name Score Visual
255 Core i9-9900T 5,991
+0.1%
256 Xeon Gold 6148 5,986
+0.1%
257 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,985
+0%
258 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,985
+0%
259 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,983
260 Core i7-10700KF 5,981
+-0%
261 Core i9-9820X 5,977
-0.1%
262 Core Ultra 5 134U 5,969
-0.2%
263 Core i7-9700KF 5,968
-0.3%
264 EPYC 7F52 5,967
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 5 125U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,511 Rank: 400
Rank Name Score Visual
396 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,513
+0%
397 Xeon E-2356G 5,512
+0%
398 Xeon E-2336 5,512
+0%
399 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,511
+0%
400 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,511
401 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,506
-0.1%
402 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,505
-0.1%
403 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,504
-0.1%
404 Core i7-10700F 5,502
-0.2%
405 Xeon W-3223 5,489
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 5 125U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,298 Rank: 179
Rank Name Score Visual
175 Core i3-7350K 6,306
+0.1%
176 Core i9-9960X 6,304
+0.1%
177 Xeon E-2126G 6,303
+0.1%
178 Core i7-8700K 6,302
+0.1%
179 Core Ultra 5 125U 6,298
180 Ryzen 7 7840U 6,283
-0.2%
181 Xeon E-2246G 6,282
-0.3%
182 Xeon E-2224 6,267
-0.5%
183 Xeon E-2134 6,264
-0.5%
184 Core i7-9700K 6,256
-0.7%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 125U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,052 Rank: 351
Rank Name Score Visual
347 Xeon W-1350P 5,056
+0.1%
348 Xeon W-2145 5,053
+0%
349 Core i9-9900KF 5,053
+0%
350 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,053
+0%
351 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,052
352 Core i9-9900K 5,051
+-0%
353 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,048
-0.1%
354 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,047
-0.1%
355 Xeon E-2288G 5,045
-0.1%
356 Ryzen 5 5500 5,045
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 125U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,029 Rank: 412
Rank Name Score Visual
408 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,036
+0.1%
409 Xeon Gold 5115 5,034
+0.1%
410 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,030
+0%
411 Core i9-10900T 5,029
+0%
412 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,029
413 Xeon Silver 4116 5,024
-0.1%
414 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,021
-0.2%
415 Xeon E-2286M 5,018
-0.2%
416 Core i9-10980HK 5,018
-0.2%
417 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,017
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 125U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,994 Rank: 393
Rank Name Score Visual
389 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,999
+0.1%
390 Core Ultra 7 165U 4,999
+0.1%
391 Core Ultra 5 135U 4,997
+0.1%
392 Core i7-9700 4,995
+0%
393 Core Ultra 5 125U 4,994
394 Core i7-8086K 4,993
+-0%
395 Core i9-10980HK 4,988
-0.1%
396 Core i5-10600K 4,987
-0.1%
397 Core i7-9700E 4,987
-0.1%
398 Ryzen 5 3500 4,986
-0.2%

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Core Ultra 5 125U Details

For users seeking a high-performance mobile processor with strong single-threaded performance and integrated AI capabilities, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U offers a compelling option. Launched in December 2023, this processor is part of Intel's Meteor Lake lineup, designed for premium laptops and ultrabooks. Despite being over two years old, its performance remains competitive in the mobile segment, especially for content creation and productivity workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 125U features a 12-core, 14-thread configuration, combining performance and efficiency cores with Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 1.3 GHz and can boost up to 4.3 GHz, enabling it to handle demanding applications with ease. Built on a 7 nm process, the chip integrates a powerful Arc Xe-LPG 64EU GPU, which supports modern graphics features and is capable of handling light gaming and video editing. It also includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with up to 11 TOPS, significantly enhancing AI-driven tasks such as image processing and real-time transcription.

Memory support is centered around DDR5 with a dual-channel interface, allowing for a maximum rated speed of 5600 MT/s. The processor supports up to 11.444 MiB of L3 cache, along with 1.907 MiB of L2 cache and 0.107 MiB of L1 cache, ensuring efficient data handling across its cores. With a TDP of just 15 W, the Core Ultra 5 125U is optimized for power efficiency, making it ideal for thin-and-light devices where thermal constraints are a key design consideration.

In benchmark testing, the Core Ultra 5 125U achieves an Overall Score of 5983, ranking #259 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 6298 places it at #179, indicating excellent performance in applications that rely heavily on single-threaded execution. However, its Multicore Score of 5511, ranking #399, shows that while it performs well in multi-threaded workloads, it trails behind higher-end processors in sustained parallel processing tasks. This performance gap is reflected in comparisons with similar chips like the Ryzen 7 7735HS and Xeon Gold 6148, which outperform it in multicore scenarios.

The processor supports a wide range of advanced features, including AVX2, FMA3, and Intel's vPro virtualization technologies, making it suitable for enterprise environments. It also includes hardware-level security features such as TXT and VT-d, enhancing system integrity and virtual machine performance. Despite its age, the Core Ultra 5 125U remains a strong performer in the mobile space, particularly for professionals who prioritize portability and AI acceleration over raw computational power.

As of March 2026, the Core Ultra 5 125U is well-positioned for users who need a balance of performance, efficiency, and integrated AI capabilities in a mobile form factor. While newer models from both Intel and AMD offer higher performance, the Core Ultra 5 125U continues to serve as a reliable choice for mainstream productivity, content creation, and light multimedia tasks.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 5 125U
Cores: 12
Threads: 14
Base Frequency: 1300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Core Name: Meteor Lake
Socket: BGA 2049
Package: FC-BGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 109.568 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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