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Intel Core i9-13905H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U: Comparison
Core i9-13905H vs Core Ultra 5 125U: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 50%, Core i9-13905H 24 MB against Core Ultra 5 125U 12 MB, so Core i9-13905H takes it. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 4.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125U. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.6 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 1.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125U. There is a split on tdp as well, 45 W on the Core i9-13905H versus 15 W on the Core Ultra 5 125U. Socket is not the same on both, FCBGA1792 on the Core i9-13905H versus FCBGA2049 on the Core Ultra 5 125U.
Who each one is for
The Core i9-13905H is the one to take for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for Ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core Ultra 5 125U suits everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is not built for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core i9-13905H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i9-13905H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 125U (7.9/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, integrated graphics, form factor, release year, market segment and smt enabled included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i9-13905H and Core Ultra 5 125U differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 14 on the Core i9-13905H versus 12 on the Core Ultra 5 125U.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Meteor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 2023
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 45 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Meteor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- FCBGA1792
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- FCBGA2049
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 4 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 14Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 12
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 6Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 10Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 20Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 14
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 1.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 5.4 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 4.3 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 24 MBBest
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 12 MB-50%
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 45 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 15 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 115 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 57 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- DDR5, LPDDR5/X
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13905H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 12 MB).
Choose 125U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i9-13905H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13905H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.