Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ultra 5 125H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
13.98
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+147%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Core Ultra 5 125H by a whopping 147% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking529109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency47.2227.21
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1824
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketFCBGA2049AM5
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
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 9 9900X 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 9 9900X 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 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2824
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
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+147%

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
Ryzen 9 9900X 54828
+147%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ultra 5 125H 10542
Ryzen 9 9900X 21384
+103%

Blender(-)

Ultra 5 125H 267
+175%
Ryzen 9 9900X 97

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ultra 5 125H 1676
Ryzen 9 9900X 2544
+51.8%

7-Zip Single

Ultra 5 125H 5043
Ryzen 9 9900X 8020
+59%

WebXPRT 3

Ultra 5 125H 254
Ryzen 9 9900X 398
+56.7%

CrossMark Overall

Ultra 5 125H 1548
Ryzen 9 9900X 2289
+47.9%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ultra 5 125H 231
Ryzen 9 9900X 349
+51.1%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ultra 5 125H 479
+217%
Ryzen 9 9900X 151

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ultra 5 125H 11412
Ryzen 9 9900X 20380
+78.6%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ultra 5 125H 2288
Ryzen 9 9900X 3429
+49.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.98 34.52
Recency 14 December 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 14 12
Threads 18 24
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 120 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has 16.7% more physical cores, and 328.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 146.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, and 33.3% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 125H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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