i7-3612QE vs Ultra 5 125H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.02
+352%
Core i7-3612QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.10

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Core i7-3612QE by a whopping 352% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5211617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency47.398.38
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads188
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data160 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE 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
SocketFCBGA2049Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE. 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)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
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 Core i7-3612QE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel HD 4000
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE 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 Core i7-3612QE 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 Core i7-3612QE.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data
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 14.02
+352%
i7-3612QE 3.10

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 22270
+352%
i7-3612QE 4929

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.02 3.10
Recency 14 December 2023 29 April 2012
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 18 8
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 352.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 250% more physical cores and 125% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3612QE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-3612QE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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