Intel Core Ultra 5 225U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
58.1Single-core66.6
41.5Multi-core43.6
90.8Efficiencyspec-based73.4
59.8iGPU76.9
53.6Platformspec-based40.3
8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225U9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U scores 56.7 against 56.6 for Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 75% higher threads: 14 vs 8
- 54% higher Max TDP: 57 W vs 37 W
- 50% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 60
- 120% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz
- 115% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 1,804
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 15 W+50% | 30 W |
| Max TDP | 57 W+54% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 14+75% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+120% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,373Bottom 32% | 2,870+21%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,887Bottom 38% | 11,500+16%Top 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,731Bottom 46% | 1,870+8%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,844+9%Bottom 50% | 10,900Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 17,659Bottom 39% | 19,780+12%Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,558Bottom 51% | 4,265+20%Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,804Top 44% | 3,883+115%Top 6% |
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