Intel Core i7-1370P vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The two chips split their 17 recorded comparisons almost evenly, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H taking 9 wins and the Intel Core i7-1370P taking 8. The most dramatic margin belongs to the i7-1370P in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2310 against 1647.5 for the Ultra 5, a 28.7% advantage. That same test in multi-core shows a 21.8% gap in the i7's favor, 16365 versus 12804.5. These are the largest deltas in the entire dataset, and they define the i7-1370P as the stronger raw compute engine in the newest Cinebench revision.

The Ultra 5 125H, however, dominates the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 22.6%, posting 2021.5 versus 1649. The R15 single-core margin is far smaller, only 3.9% in favor of the Ultra 5 (241 versus 232). In Cinebench R20, the Ultra 5 leads by 4.2% in multi-core (7161 versus 6873) and by 4.1% in single-core (1010 versus 970). So the older the rendering workload, the more the Ultra 5 pulls ahead, while the i7-1370P takes over in R23.

PassMark results split along workload type. The Ultra 5 wins data compression by 8.5% (236209 versus 217676), data encryption by 9.1% (14251 versus 13067), extended instructions by 7.2% (13749 versus 12822), random string sorting by 16.3% (27435 versus 23580), and the PassMark multithread suite by 3.9% (21100 versus 20303). The i7-1370P counters with a 9.3% win in prime number finding (97 versus 88), an 11% win in integer math (78675 versus 69986), a 4.5% win in floating-point math (54105 versus 51670), a 1.8% win in physics (1466 versus 1439), and a 4.4% win in single-thread performance (3557 versus 3399).

The average benchmark score tells a close story: the Ultra 5 125H averages 27507, the i7-1370P averages 26900. Both sit at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Ultra 5's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (average 27535, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (both 27578, 0.3% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (27382, 0.5% behind). The i7-1370P's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849, 0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27051, 0.6% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26748, 0.6% behind). Neither chip strays far from its closest competition.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are Intel mobile parts with 14 cores and a 28 W TDP, but they come from different families. The Ultra 5 125H is a Meteor Lake part from the Core Ultra Series 1, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It runs on the Intel BGA 2049 socket, supports PCIe Gen 5, and uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Its integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG with 96 execution units. The base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz, and it supports 18 threads. It launched on December 13, 2023.

The i7-1370P is a Raptor Lake part, specifically Raptor Lake-P, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and handles both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. Its integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The base clock is 1900.00 MHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz, and it supports 20 threads. It launched on January 3, 2023. The die size is 217 mm².

Cache layouts differ notably. The Ultra 5 125H has 112 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3. The i7-1370P has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The i7 thus carries a third more L3 cache, which helps explain its lead in the latest rendering and math workloads where larger working sets fit on-chip. The Ultra 5 counters with a smaller process node, newer memory generation, and a faster PCIe interface.

Neither part supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The Ultra 5's part number is SRMZ4; the i7-1370P's is SRMJ6. The production status for both is active.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-1370P is the choice for peak single-core and sustained compute tasks. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2310 is 28.7% above the Ultra 5, and its R23 multi-core score of 16365 is 21.8% above. It also wins integer math by 11%, floating-point math by 4.5%, prime finding by 9.3%, physics by 1.8%, and PassMark single-thread by 4.4%. Anyone running current-gen rendering engines, scientific calculations, or single-threaded applications will see the i7-1370P pull ahead, often by double-digit margins.

The Ultra 5 125H wins in the older Cinebench R15 and R20 tests, which suggests it handles legacy rendering pipelines more efficiently. Its multi-core R15 advantage is 22.6%, and its R20 multi-core lead is 4.2%. It also sweeps the data-heavy PassMark workloads: data compression by 8.5%, data encryption by 9.1%, extended instructions by 7.2%, random string sorting by 16.3%, and the overall multithread suite by 3.9%. That points to a chip that excels at compression, encryption, and sorting tasks, likely benefiting from its newer architecture and memory subsystem.

The average scores (27507 for the Ultra 5 versus 26900 for the i7) suggest the Ultra 5 holds a slight edge across the full benchmark suite, but the i7's wins are larger in magnitude. The Ultra 5 wins more tests, but the i7 wins the heaviest ones. For a mixed workload laptop, the Ultra 5 offers broader consistency; for peak performance in modern renderers and math-heavy code, the i7-1370P is the stronger option.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i7-1370P scores 16365, which is 21.8% higher than the Ultra 5 125H's 12804.5.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i7-1370P has 24 MB of shared L3, while the Ultra 5 125H has 18 MB of shared L3.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each CPU?

A: The Ultra 5 125H averages 27507, and the i7-1370P averages 26900. Both are at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which CPU wins in PassMark integer math?

A: The i7-1370P wins with 78675, an 11% advantage over the Ultra 5 125H's 69986.

Q: Do both CPUs have the same integrated graphics configuration?

A: Both have 96 execution units, but the Ultra 5 125H uses Arc Xe-LPG graphics, while the i7-1370P uses Iris Xe Graphics.

The Verdict

The data draws a clear line. The Intel Core i7-1370P is the pick for anyone prioritizing modern rendering performance, single-thread speed, and heavy math workloads. Its 28.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21.8% lead in R23 multi-core are decisive, and its wins in integer math, floating-point math, and prime finding reinforce that profile. The larger 24 MB L3 cache and higher 5.20 GHz boost clock support this positioning.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is the better all-rounder for a broader mix of tasks. It wins 9 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, including all three data-oriented PassMark tests (compression, encryption, extended instructions) and random string sorting by 16.3%. Its higher average benchmark score of 27507 versus 26900, combined with a newer 7 nm process, PCIe Gen 5 support, and DDR5 memory, makes it the more future-proof mobile platform despite losing the headline rendering battles.

For a laptop that will run current-gen Cinebench-class workloads or math-heavy code, choose the i7-1370P. For a system that balances legacy rendering, data processing, encryption, and everyday multithreaded tasks, the Ultra 5 125H delivers more consistent results. The i7-1370P launched with a higher MSRP, but the benchmark data does not tie price to performance; the choice comes down to workload profile rather than cost.