Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225
69.6Single-core81.2
63.1Multi-core53.9
58.1Gamingspec-based52.1
9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63.8 to 61.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9). Intel Core Ultra 5 225 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 i7-12700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 63 vs 54
- 100% higher threads: 20 vs 10
- 57% higher Max turbo power: 190 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $183 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 190 W+57% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 20+100% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 22 MB+83% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB+25% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,800 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | 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 i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,580Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,200Top 28% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,895Top 35% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,565Top 27% | — |
| PassMark | 34,235+13%Top 35% | 30,359Top 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,002Top 37% | 4,411+10%Top 22% |
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