Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
40.4Single-core74.4
41.2Multi-core54.7
47.4Gamingspec-based52.1
5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+34) and multi-core (+14). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K
- 60% higher threads: 16 vs 10
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 41
- 1000% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 79% lower process: 3 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $488
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | 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 i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16+60% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 22 MB+1000% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | 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 i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Bottom 42% | 2,848+66%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 45% | 14,361+63%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,280Bottom 32% | 1,893+48%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,400Bottom 47% | 16,467+33%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 18,600Bottom 32% | 31,008+67%Top 37% |
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