Intel Core Ultra 5 225 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
81.2Single-core74.4
53.9Multi-core54.7
52.1Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 2251 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins this desktop processor face-off, 61.6 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7). Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 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 Ultra 5 225
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 74
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 121 W | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 10 | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,848Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,361Top 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,893Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 16,467Top 39% |
| PassMark | 30,359Top 39% | 31,008+2%Top 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,411Top 22% | 4,397Top 22% |
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