Core i5-12500H vs Core Ultra 7 155H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +26.3%Intel Core Ultra 7 155H leads in this scenario (up to 26.3% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-12500H is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core Ultra 7 155H is better7
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 6.1% faster150 samples/min vs 141 samples/min
Cores 4 more16 (6P + 10E) vs 12 (4P + 8E)
Threads 6 more22 vs 16
L3 cache 6 MB more24 MB vs 18 MB
Official memory speed 800 MT/s more5,600 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Max memory capacity 32 GB more96 GB vs 64 GB
Processor Base Power (Intel) 17 W lower28 W vs 45 W
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 6.1%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-12500H141.4 samples/minCore Ultra 7 155H150.1 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 141B · 1500200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is ahead by 6.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-12500H
141.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 66 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 66 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 126.2–153.4; submissions 2025-08-05 to 2026-02-19; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
150.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 58 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 58 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 124.22–175.9; submissions 2025-07-23 to 2026-03-04; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (5)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.9 | 180.2 | B +20.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 140.2 | 172 | B +22.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 140.4 | 177.3 | B +26.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 152.3 | 148.1 | A +2.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 144.8 | 152.2 | B +5.1% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (12)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 115.6 | 178.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 174.8 | 167.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 150.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 184.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 174.9 | 181.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 180.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 161.1 | 142.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 157.2 | 180.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.9 | 105.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.5 | 124.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 186.6 | 223 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 175.1 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-12500H | B · Core Ultra 7 155H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 12 (4P + 8E) | 16 (6P + 10E) | B: 4 more |
| Threads | 16 | 22 | B: 6 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 1.4 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 24 MB | B: 6 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA2049 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | no data | no data for B |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 5,600 MT/s | B: 800 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 64 GB | 96 GB | B: 32 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | Intel Arc graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | 28 W | A: 17 W higher |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 95 W | 115 W | B: 20 W higher |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | 20 W | A: 15 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A12 (4P + 8E)
B16 (6P + 10E)
B: 4 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A16
B22
B: 6 moreBase clock
Ano data
B1.4 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.5 GHz
B4.8 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz more
Cache
L3 cache
A18 MB
B24 MB
B: 6 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFCBGA2049
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
Bno data
no data for B
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
BDDR5, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B5,600 MT/s
B: 800 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A64 GB
B96 GB
B: 32 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
BIntel Arc graphics
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
B28 W
A: 17 W higherMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A95 W
B115 W
B: 20 W higherMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
B20 W
A: 15 W higherThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-12500H and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-12500H uses FCBGA1744, while Intel Core Ultra 7 155H uses FCBGA2049.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-12500H and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H have?
Intel Core i5-12500H: 12 cores / 16 threads. Intel Core Ultra 7 155H: 16 cores / 22 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-12500H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible). Intel Core Ultra 7 155H: Intel Arc graphics.
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-12500H or Intel Core Ultra 7 155H?
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-12500H, specifications of Intel Core Ultra 7 155Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.