Ultra 5 125U vs i7-13700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
30.33
+164%
Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.51

Core i7-13700K outperforms Core Ultra 5 125U by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking148696
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation61.25no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency10.9369.97
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$363

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2414
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache768 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700K 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K 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++
AVX++
vPro++
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 i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHz1.85 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U 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 i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
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.

i7-13700K 30.33
+164%
Ultra 5 125U 11.51

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.

i7-13700K 46412
+163%
Ultra 5 125U 17616

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-13700K 4508
+172%
Ultra 5 125U 1657

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.

i7-13700K 303
+34.7%
Ultra 5 125U 225

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-13700K 20191
+143%
Ultra 5 125U 8311

Blender(-)

i7-13700K 108
Ultra 5 125U 350
+224%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-13700K 2110
+34.5%
Ultra 5 125U 1569

7-Zip Single

i7-13700K 7062
+53.6%
Ultra 5 125U 4598

7-Zip

i7-13700K 111390
+185%
Ultra 5 125U 39087

WebXPRT 3

i7-13700K 348
+42.3%
Ultra 5 125U 245

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.33 11.51
Recency 27 September 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 24 14
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

i7-13700K has a 163.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 71.4% more threads.

Ultra 5 125U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 125U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 125U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700K and Core Ultra 5 125U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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