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Intel Core Ultra 5 225 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

WINNER
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
61.6Inno Score
VS
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
60Inno Score
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

General comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 versus Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 225Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Announced20252025
SocketLGA1851LGA1851
Process3 nm3 nm
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power121 W121 W
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 versus Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 225Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Cores1010
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores44
Threads1010
Base clock3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz4.9 GHz
L2 cache22 MB22 MB
L3 cache20 MB20 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 versus Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 225Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
iGPUIntel Graphics—
iGPU clock1,800 MHz—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 versus Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 225Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Memory supportDDR5-6400DDR5-6400
Max memory256 GB256 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 versus Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 225Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2424

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 versus Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 225Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,848Bottom 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—14,361Bottom 42%
Cinebench R23 (single)—1,893Top 37%
Cinebench R23 (multi)—16,467Top 41%
PassMark30,359Top 35%31,008+2%Top 32%
PassMark (single thread)4,411Top 15%4,397Top 16%
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