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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135H: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and Intel Core Ultra 5 135H separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 18 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 21 MB, 14% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 135H. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, release year and socket.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| TDP | 15 W | 28 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) | Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
| Socket | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB-14% | 21 MB |
| Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 14 | 18 |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| NPU | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake | Meteor Lake |
Verdict
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.
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.
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