Core Ultra 5 225 against Core Ultra 5 225F
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Core Ultra 5 225 and Core Ultra 5 225F are level on gaming.
- Core Ultra 5 225 and Core Ultra 5 225F are level on multi-core.
- Core Ultra 5 225 and Core Ultra 5 225F are level on single-core.
- The Core Ultra 5 225F typically costs $15 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 225F is the better buy: 38.8 points per $100 against 35.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Core Ultra 5 225 | Core Ultra 5 225F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 64 | 64 | level |
| Gaming | 62 | 62 | level |
| Multi-core | 42 | 42 | level |
| Single-core | 87 | 87 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 35.6 | 38.8 | 9%right |
| Typical price | $180 | $165 | $15right |
| Cores | 10 | 10 | level |
| Threads | 10 | 10 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 121 W | 121 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core Ultra 5 225 | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 121 W | 65 / 121 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $180 | $165 |