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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 7900 or Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 was released in Q1/2023. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has 14 cores with 18 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL was released in Q2/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100HL (4) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Meteor Lake PS |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz) while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has 14 CPU cores and 18 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL is at 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
12 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 18 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz) 12x Zen 4 |
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 Ryzen 9 7900 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
-- | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 or Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
2 | Compute units | 112 |
128 | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | 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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 89.6 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-5600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
24 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 65 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
88 W | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
170 W | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 20 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is manufactured in 5 nm and has 76.00 MB cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | LGA 1851 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
28,905 CB R23 MC @ 90 W |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
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