Xeon w5-2555X vs Ultra 5 125U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.59
Xeon w5-2555X
2024
14 cores / 28 threads, 252 Watt
33.99
+193%

Xeon w5-2555X outperforms Core Ultra 5 125U by a whopping 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking678118
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency70.3112.27
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-P (2023)no data
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$363no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1428
Base clock speed1.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache12 MB (shared)33.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °C75 °C
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X 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
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt252 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size96 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.85 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X 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 125U and Xeon w5-2555X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1264
PCI support4.0no 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 125U 11.59
Xeon w5-2555X 33.99
+193%

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 125U 17706
Xeon w5-2555X 51912
+193%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.59 33.99
Recency 14 December 2023 1 July 2024
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 14 28
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 252 Watt

Ultra 5 125U has 1580% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2555X, on the other hand, has a 193.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 16.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Xeon w5-2555X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 125U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 125U is a notebook processor while Xeon w5-2555X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 125U and Xeon w5-2555X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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