Intel Core Ultra 5 225H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
66.7Single-core57.6
49.4Multi-core39.3
75.7Efficiencyspec-based88.5
66iGPU73.7
56.8Platformspec-based32.7
13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+9). Intel Core Ultra 5 226V still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 39
- 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
- 211% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 37 W
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
- Stronger iGPU score: 74 vs 66
- 42% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,371 vs 2,378
- 39% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 28 W
- 24% higher Base clock: 2.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 17 W+39% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+211% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+75% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 14+75% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.1 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+9% | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+125% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130T | Intel Arc 130V |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,727+11%Top 37% | 2,450Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,222+26%Top 45% | 9,700Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969+19%Top 22% | 1,650Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,630+68%Top 37% | 8,700Bottom 30% |
| PassMark | 28,049+56%Top 26% | 17,934Bottom 43% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,378Top 30% | 3,371+42%Top 10% |
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