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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135U: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and Intel Core Ultra 5 135U separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 21 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 135U at 18 MB, 14% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, release year and socket.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) |
| Socket | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 21 MB | 18 MB-14% |
| Cores | 14 | 12 |
| Threads | 18 | 14 |
| NPU | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake | Meteor Lake |
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 135U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.


