Intel Core Ultra 5 135H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Comparative analysis of Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core Ultra 5 135H

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H

Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
Around 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 23765 vs 21646

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	4.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	23765 vs 21646

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3572 vs 3501

Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3572 vs 3501

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
CPU 2: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3501

3572

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

23765

21646

Name	Intel Core Ultra 5 135H	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
PassMark - Single thread mark	3501	3572
PassMark - CPU mark	23765	21646

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core Ultra 5 135H	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023	14 Dec 2023
Place in performance rating	270	271
Launch price (MSRP)		$375
Performance
Base frequency	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	112 KB (per core)	112 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	18 MB (shared)	18 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	110°C	110°C
Maximum frequency	4.6 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of cores	14	14
Number of threads	18	18
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5, Depends on motherboard	DDR5, Depends on motherboard
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 2049	Intel BGA 2049
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	28 Watt	28 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5	Gen 5