Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
81.1Single-core74.4
65.7Multi-core54.7
59Gamingspec-based52.1
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+7). Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 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 i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 74
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 55
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 20 vs 10
- 50% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 121 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 10% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 20 MB
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W+50% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+40% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20+100% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+8% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 22 MB+10% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+20% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900+2%Top 26% | 2,848Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+4%Top 32% | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+14%Top 15% | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500+49%Top 23% | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 38,500+24%Top 28% | 31,008Top 37% |
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