Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225
70Single-core81.2
58.3Multi-core53.9
57.5Gamingspec-based52.1
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-127008 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-12700 scores 61.6 against 61.6 for Intel Core Ultra 5 225. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-12700 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 54
- 100% higher threads: 20 vs 10
- 49% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 121 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 20 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 70
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 83% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 12 MB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 57% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $183 vs $373
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W+49% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 20+100% | 10 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+57% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 22 MB+83% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB+25% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,800 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,602Top 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,519Top 36% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,894Top 36% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,751Top 31% | — |
| PassMark | 29,746Top 36% | 30,359+2%Top 35% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,840Top 36% | 4,411+15%Top 15% |
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