Core Ultra 5 125H vs Ryzen 7 6800U
Core Ultra 5 125H
Ryzen 7 6800U
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 Ultra 5 125H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 6800U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 7 6800U
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.
Ryzen 7 6800U
The Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,619 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 125H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen 7 6800U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 6800U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 6800U uses Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 125H scores 20,754 against the Ryzen 7 6800U's 20,619 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 125H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 6800U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 18+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+33% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,754 | 20,619 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,741 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,713 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,397 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 6800U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core Ultra 5 125H) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 6800U). The Ryzen 7 6800U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core Ultra 5 125H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 6800U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 6800U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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