Intel Core Ultra 5 225F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
74.4Single-core88.7
54.7Multi-core81.6
52.1Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+27) and single-core (+14). 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 $219
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 74
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 55
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 87% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 16,467
- 80% higher cores: 18 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| 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 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 18+80% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 10 | 18+80% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 22 MB | 30 MB+36% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,848Top 29% | 3,182+12%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,361Top 35% | 20,692+44%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,893Top 34% | 2,261+19%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,467Top 38% | 30,867+87%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 31,008Top 37% | 51,560+66%Top 16% |
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