Ultra 5 125U vs i5-12450H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12450H
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.67
Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.01
+3.2%

Core Ultra 5 125U outperforms Core i5-12450H by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking737710
Place by popularity4not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-PIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency22.4469.46
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$363

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1214
Base clock speed2 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size217 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U 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 i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.85 GHz
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2012
PCI supportno data4.0

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.

i5-12450H 10.67
Ultra 5 125U 11.01
+3.2%

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.

i5-12450H 16947
Ultra 5 125U 17489
+3.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-12450H 1321
Ultra 5 125U 1657
+25.4%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-12450H 238
+5.8%
Ultra 5 125U 225

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-12450H 7212
Ultra 5 125U 8311
+15.2%

Blender(-)

i5-12450H 394
+12.6%
Ultra 5 125U 350

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-12450H 1638
+4.4%
Ultra 5 125U 1569

7-Zip Single

i5-12450H 5145
+11.9%
Ultra 5 125U 4598

7-Zip

i5-12450H 33584
Ultra 5 125U 39087
+16.4%

WebXPRT 3

i5-12450H 285
+16.6%
Ultra 5 125U 245

CrossMark Overall

i5-12450H 1543
+10.1%
Ultra 5 125U 1401

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i5-12450H 238
+4.6%
Ultra 5 125U 228

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i5-12450H 682
+3.9%
Ultra 5 125U 657

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i5-12450H 8223
Ultra 5 125U 9378
+14%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i5-12450H 2250
+4.5%
Ultra 5 125U 2153

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.67 11.01
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 12 14
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 5 125U has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12450H and Core Ultra 5 125U.


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