Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G

Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G - 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 Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 cores with 14 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL was released in Q2/2024.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G was released in Q2/2024.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 14 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL is 1.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G is at 3.55 GHz (5.00 GHz).

The 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.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G 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.

A 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.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL can use up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL is 15 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL is manufactured in 7 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 22.00 MB cache.