i7-9800X vs Ultra 5 125H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.02
+23.1%
Core i7-9800X
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
11.39

Core Ultra 5 125H outperforms Core i7-9800X by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking528693
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.48
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-HIntel Core i7
Power efficiency47.396.53
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1816
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)16.5 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X 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 i7-9800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size96 GB128 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X 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 i7-9800X 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 i7-9800X.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes2844
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
+23.1%
i7-9800X 11.39

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 22266
+23.1%
i7-9800X 18089

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.02 11.39
Recency 14 December 2023 19 October 2018
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 18 16
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 165 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has a 23.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 75% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads, and 489.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9800X in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook processor while Core i7-9800X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i7-9800X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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