i3-1210U vs Ultra 5 125H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
13.98
+111%
Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Core i3-1210U by a whopping 111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5291041
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-HIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency47.2269.57
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads188
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHz850 MHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2814
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 125H 13.98
+111%
i3-1210U 6.62

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 5 125H 22213
+111%
i3-1210U 10513

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.98 6.62
Recency 14 December 2023 23 February 2022
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 18 8
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 9 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 111.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 133.3% more physical cores and 125% more threads.

i3-1210U, on the other hand, has 211.1% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1210U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i3-1210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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