CPU
GPU
Core i7-11700
Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700 and Core Ultra 5 125H
Core i7-11700
The Core i7-11700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.
Core Ultra 5 125H
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.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 125H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-11700 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700 scores 20,625 against the Core Ultra 5 125H's 20,754 — a 0.6% lead for the Core Ultra 5 125H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 18+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+9% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,625 | 20,754 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700) / not specified (Core Ultra 5 125H). The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Core Ultra 5 125H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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