AMD EPYC 7642 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7642 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7642 48 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Meteor Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD EPYC 7643 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7642 is a 48 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 96 threads at the same time. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H clocks with 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 18 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
48 | Cores | 14 |
96 | Threads | 18 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz) | A-Core | 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz) 4x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
-- | AI hardware | Intel neural processing unit (NPU) |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 112 |
-- | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7642, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
Max. Memory | 96 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7642 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 28 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 20 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7642 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is at 32.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
SP3 | Socket | BGA 2049 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
8000 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
14,771 CB R23 MC @ 66 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
Unknown | Unknown |