Ultra 5 125U vs Ryzen Embedded V1605B

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V1605B
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.28
Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.29
+164%

Core Ultra 5 125U outperforms Ryzen Embedded V1605B by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1374698
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen EmbeddedIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency26.4969.95
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date21 February 2018 (6 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$363

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads814
Base clock speed2 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache384 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size209.78 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C110 °C
Number of transistors4950 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFP5FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data12
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.

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4.28
Ultra 5 125U 11.29
+164%

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.

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 6677
Ultra 5 125U 17599
+164%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 654
Ultra 5 125U 1657
+153%

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.

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 128
Ultra 5 125U 225
+75.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 3184
Ultra 5 125U 8311
+161%

Blender(-)

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 791
+126%
Ultra 5 125U 350

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 819
Ultra 5 125U 1569
+91.6%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 3374
Ultra 5 125U 4598
+36.3%

7-Zip

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 16708
Ultra 5 125U 39087
+134%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 149
Ultra 5 125U 245
+64.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.28 11.29
Recency 21 February 2018 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 14

Ultra 5 125U has a 163.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 200% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

The Core Ultra 5 125U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V1605B in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 125U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Core Ultra 5 125U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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