Core Ultra 5 125H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Core Ultra 5 125H
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 PRO 5755GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) |
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 PRO 5755GE
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 PRO 5755GE
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 125H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE 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 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 125H scores 20,754 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 18+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,754 | 20,870 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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