Ultra 5 125H vs i5-12600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.62
Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.02
+2.9%

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Core i5-12600 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking550528
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-H
Power efficiency19.8347.39
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$375

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1218
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H 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 i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Arc™ graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz2.2 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2028
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i5-12600 13.62
Ultra 5 125H 14.02
+2.9%

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.

i5-12600 21632
Ultra 5 125H 22266
+2.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.62 14.02
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 18
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 2.9% higher aggregate performance score, 133.3% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H.

Note that Core i5-12600 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600 and Core Ultra 5 125H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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