Ryzen 3 2300X vs Ultra 5 125H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.29
+194%
Ryzen 3 2300X
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.86

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Ryzen 3 2300X by a whopping 194% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5191251
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-HAMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency47.406.94
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)10 September 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X 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 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache112 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache18 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm12 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA2049AM4
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size96 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data46.933 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphics-
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHz-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X 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)-
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2-
OpenGL4.6-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X.

PCIe version5.03.0
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 14.29
+194%
Ryzen 3 2300X 4.86

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 22282
+194%
Ryzen 3 2300X 7574

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.29 4.86
Recency 14 December 2023 10 September 2018
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 18 4
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 194% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 250% more physical cores and 350% more threads, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125H is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 2300X in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 3 2300X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 3 2300X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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