Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
69.7Single-core74.4
54.3Multi-core54.7
57.2Gamingspec-based52.1
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145008 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6 against 60 for Intel Core Ultra 5 225F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 20 vs 10
- 40% higher cores: 14 vs 10
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 121 W
- 20% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 20 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 70
- 91% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 12 MB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 27% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $232
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| 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 i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+40% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20+100% | 10 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 22 MB+91% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+20% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 2,848+10%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 31,008+1%Top 37% |
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