Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Ultra 5 125H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
13.97
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.75
+34.2%

Ryzen 7 5800XT outperforms Core Ultra 5 125H by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking523316
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data57.24
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency47.2216.90
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$375$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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
SocketFCBGA2049AM4
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT. 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)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
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 Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

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 Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2820
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 13.97
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.75
+34.2%

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.

Ultra 5 125H 22185
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29776
+34.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.97 18.75
Recency 14 December 2023 31 July 2024
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 18 16
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 105 Watt

Ultra 5 125H has 75% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads, and 275% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has a 34.2% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 125H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 5800XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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