i5-12600T vs Ultra 5 125H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.02
+26.1%
Core i5-12600T
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.12

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Core i5-12600T by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking528704
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency47.3930.07
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T 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)
Threads1812
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T 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
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T. 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++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T 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 i5-12600T 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 i5-12600T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size96 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T 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 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2820
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 14.02
+26.1%
i5-12600T 11.12

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 22266
+26%
i5-12600T 17667

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.02 11.12
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 18 12
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 26.1% higher aggregate performance score, 133.3% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12600T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook processor while Core i5-12600T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-12600T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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