Core i9-11950H vs Core Ultra 5 125H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11950H

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

104%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

101%

#74

Core i9-11950H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

97%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

96%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 125H

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

105%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

104%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

103%

#117

Core Ultra 5 125H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

97%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

95%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-11950H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 5 125H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i9-11950H	Core Ultra 5 125H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-11950H	Core Ultra 5 125H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-11950H Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 125H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11950H and Core Ultra 5 125H

Core i9-11950H

The Core i9-11950H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11950H 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 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-11950H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i9-11950H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11950H scores 20,699 against the Core Ultra 5 125H's 20,754 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 125H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11950H vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H.

Feature	Core i9-11950H	Core Ultra 5 125H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	14 / 18+75%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+11%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+71%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	20,699	20,754

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11950H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.