Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
38.6Single-core74.4
36.5Multi-core54.7
36.7Gamingspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+18). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 121 W
- 20% higher threads: 12 vs 10
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 37
- 633% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 3 MB
- 128% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,361 vs 6,300
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W+27% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+20% | 10 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 22 MB+633% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | 2,848+83%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 29% | 14,361+128%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 37% | 1,893+42%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 37% | 16,467+61%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 17,000Bottom 29% | 31,008+82%Top 37% |
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