Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Ultra 5 125U

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.06
+52.6%
Ryzen 5 7235HS
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
7.25

Core Ultra 5 125U outperforms Ryzen 5 7235HS by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking701981
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency69.4915.18
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-P (2023)Rembrandt-R (2023)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$363no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads148
Base clock speed1.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm6 nm
Die sizeno data210 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS 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
SocketFCBGA2049FP7
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS. 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 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS 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 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS 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 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS. 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® GraphicsAMD Radeon 660M
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.85 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS 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 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 7235HS.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1220
PCI support4.0no 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 125U 11.06
+52.6%
Ryzen 5 7235HS 7.25

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 125U 17507
+52.5%
Ryzen 5 7235HS 11478

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.06 7.25
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 14 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 45 Watt

Ultra 5 125U has a 52.6% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7235HS in performance tests.


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