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Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-10600 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-10600 6 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100HL (4) |
10 | Generation | 1 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Meteor Lake PS |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-9600 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-11600 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-10600 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL clocks with 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 18 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-10600 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 18 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (4.80 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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Intel Core i5-10600 | 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)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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 7 Core Graphics 112 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 112 |
192 | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | 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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-10600, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-10600 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-10600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-10600 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 20 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-10600 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL is at 32.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-10600 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | LGA 1851 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
213 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-10600
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 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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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
14C 18T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
Unknown | Unknown |