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Intel Core Ultra 5 115U vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 115U vs Core Ultra 5 125H l3 cache compared
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Core Ultra 5 115U 10 MB against Core Ultra 5 125H 18 MB, 44% in favour of Core Ultra 5 125H. They differ on tdp too, 15 W on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus 28 W on the Core Ultra 5 125H. There is a split on igpu as well, Intel Graphics on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus Intel Arc graphics on the Core Ultra 5 125H.
Who each one is for
The Core Ultra 5 115U is the one to take for everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is not built for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Buy the Core Ultra 5 125H for everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is the wrong buy for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 115U (7.9/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 125H (8.1/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is the value entry point of Intel's H-series Meteor Lake pair, a sensible pick for premium laptops on a tighter budget.
What Core Ultra 5 115U and Core Ultra 5 125H have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, integrated graphics, socket, form factor, release year and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 5 115U and Core Ultra 5 125H differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus 14 on the Core Ultra 5 125H.
Is the Microarchitecture the same on the Core Ultra 5 115U and Core Ultra 5 125H?
It is. Both are listed at Meteor Lake, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Meteor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 2023
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 15 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 28 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Intel Arc graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Meteor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- FCBGA2049
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- FCBGA2049
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 4 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 4 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 2
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 4Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 6
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 10Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 10
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 18Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 1.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 1.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 4.2 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 10 MB-44%
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 18 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 15 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 28 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 57 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- DDR5, LPDDR5/X
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- DDR5, LPDDR5/X
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 115U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 125H if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 10 MB).
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is the value entry point of Intel's H-series Meteor Lake pair, a sensible pick for premium laptops on a tighter budget.