Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
36Single-core74.4
29.8Multi-core54.7
31Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K18 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+25). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-9600K
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 30
- 1367% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 2 MB
- 187% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,361 vs 5,000
- 177% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 11,200
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 121 W+2% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 10+67% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 22 MB+1367% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 20 MB+122% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580Bottom 38% | 2,848+80%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Bottom 21% | 14,361+187%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Bottom 24% | 1,893+58%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 21% | 16,467+146%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 11,200Bottom 17% | 31,008+177%Top 37% |
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