Core i5-13400 vs Core Ultra 5 225F

Intel Core i5-13400 ≈ ₹29,400 today · 2023 Buy now

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F ≈ ₹15,700 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13400 and Core Ultra 5 225F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 5 225F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-13400 Core Ultra 5 225F

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Why pick Core i5-13400

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Core Ultra 5 225F

About ₹13,700 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-13400	Core Ultra 5 225F
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	10	10
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	6P + 4E
Threads	16	10
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	22 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	20 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	—
Released	2023-01-03	2025-01-06
Price today (≈)	₹29,400	₹15,700

FAQ

Is Core i5-13400 better than Core Ultra 5 225F?

Core i5-13400 and Core Ultra 5 225F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 5 225F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13400 or Core Ultra 5 225F?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-13400 or Core Ultra 5 225F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core Ultra 5 225F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-13400. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-13400 and Core Ultra 5 225F use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-13400 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 5 225F uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.