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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135H: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 125H vs Core Ultra 5 135H: the p-core boost clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core Ultra 5 125H 4.5 GHz against Core Ultra 5 135H 4.6 GHz. They differ on p-core base clock too, 1.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H versus 1.7 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H.
Which should you buy, Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 5 135H?
The Core Ultra 5 125H suits 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 135H for everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is not the pick for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. 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. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 135H (8.3/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is the higher-binned half of Intel's H-series Meteor Lake pair, well suited to premium laptops that want a bit more headroom than the 125H.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 13 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 5 135H?
It is. Both are listed at 18 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Meteor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 2023
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 28 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 28 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Intel Arc graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Intel Arc graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Meteor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- FCBGA2049
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- FCBGA2049
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 4 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 4 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 14
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 14
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 4
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 10
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 10
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 18
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 18
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 1.2 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 1.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 4.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 18 MB
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 18 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 28 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 28 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 115 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- DDR5, LPDDR5/X
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- DDR5, LPDDR5/X
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 125H if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 18 MB).
Choose 135H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is the higher-binned half of Intel's H-series Meteor Lake pair, well suited to premium laptops that want a bit more headroom than the 125H.