Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
56.4Single-core74.4
41.7Multi-core54.7
46.5Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+13). Intel Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F
- 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 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 42
- 193% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 121 W+3% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+20% | 10 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 22 MB+193% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 20 MB+11% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 45% | 2,848+36%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 48% | 14,361+53%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 44% | 1,893+12%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 45% | 16,467+38%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 31,008+57%Top 37% |
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