Intel Core Ultra 5 225F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
74.4Single-core92.4
54.7Multi-core75.7
52.1Gamingspec-based58.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+18). 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 225F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 74
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 55
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 40% higher cores: 14 vs 10
- 40% higher threads: 14 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 121 W | 159 W+31% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 10 | 14+40% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 22 MB | 26 MB+18% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,848Top 29% | 3,307+16%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,361Top 35% | 19,856+38%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,893Top 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,467Top 38% | — |
| PassMark | 31,008Top 37% | 43,046+39%Top 23% |
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