Core Ultra 5 125H vs Core i5-14400T

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 Ultra 5 125H

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Core i3-1220P

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105%

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Core Ultra 5 228V

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104%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

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Core Ultra 5 125H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

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Core i7-11850HE

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97%

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Core i5-1240P

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95%

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Core i7-13700H

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94%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-14400T shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 125H	Core i5-14400T
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 5 125H	Core i5-14400T
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 Ultra 5 125H Benchmark Check

Core i5-14400T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-14400T

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.

Core i5-14400T

The Core i5-14400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,911 points. Launch price was $221.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 125H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Core i5-14400T offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 125H scores 20,754 against the Core i5-14400T's 20,911 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-14400T. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400T.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 125H	Core i5-14400T
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+40%	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+140%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,754	20,911

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-14400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.