Intel Core Ultra 5 225H vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
66.7Single-core74.6
49.4Multi-core61.3
75.7Efficiencyspec-based81.4
66iGPU88.3
56.8Platformspec-based56.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 60.4, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+22) and multi-core (+12). Intel Core Ultra 5 225H 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
- 44% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 80 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 96 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger iGPU score: 88 vs 66
- 173% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,501 vs 2,378
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,395 vs 12,222
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Process | 3 nm | 2 nm+33% |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 25 W+11% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+44% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Threads | 14 | 16+14% |
| Base clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.1 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130T | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,727Top 37% | 3,038+11%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,222Top 45% | 17,395+42%Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969Top 22% | 2,201+12%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,630Top 37% | 18,911+29%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 28,049Top 26% | 36,409+30%Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,378Top 30% | 6,501+173%Top 3% |
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