Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
69.9Single-core74.4
50.4Multi-core54.7
57.5Gamingspec-based52.1
7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F
- 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
- 20% higher cores: 12 vs 10
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 50
- 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
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $345
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | 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 | 180 W+49% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | 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 i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,848Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898Top 34% | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291Top 45% | 16,467+8%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 30,148Top 40% | 31,008+3%Top 37% |
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