i5-4440 vs Ultra 5 125H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.03
+366%
Core i5-4440
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.01

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Core i5-4440 by a whopping 366% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5181633
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.28
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency47.423.39
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375$335

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads184
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data177 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 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
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440. 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+no data
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
FDIno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 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 i5-4440. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size96 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 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)4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.211.2/12
OpenGL4.64.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440.

PCIe version5.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes2816
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 14.03
+366%
i5-4440 3.01

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 22287
+365%
i5-4440 4789

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.03 3.01
Recency 14 December 2023 1 September 2013
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 18 4
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 84 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 366.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 250% more physical cores and 350% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4440 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook processor while Core i5-4440 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4440, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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