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Overview

The Core Ultra 5 125H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,754 points. Launch price was $375.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Core Ultra 5 125H across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core Ultra 5 125H specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 125H is a 14-core / 18-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.5 GHz from a base frequency of 3.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 18 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 112 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 20,754, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 125H
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	14C / 18T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	4.5 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.6 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	18 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	112 kB (per core)
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	110 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	20,754

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 125H fits into the FCBGA2049 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR5 memory.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 125H
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Meteor Lake-H
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA2049
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Core Ultra 5 125H has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of + 18 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 125H
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	+ 18 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	110 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #741 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 125H
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$375
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#741
Release DateLaunch date	14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel