Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
23.7Single-core74.4
25.6Multi-core54.7
23.8Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-477018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 24.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+51) and multi-core (+29). Intel Core i7-4770 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 i7-4770
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 26
- 2100% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 298% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 7,800
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $303
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2025+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 65 W+23% |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 10+25% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 22 MB+2100% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180Bottom 13% | 2,848+141%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Bottom 13% | 14,361+268%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970Bottom 8% | 1,893+95%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 16,467+258%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 7,800Bottom 10% | 31,008+298%Top 37% |
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