Core i5-14400F vs Core Ultra 5 225

Intel Core i5-14400F ≈ ₹17,900 today Buy now

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 ≈ ₹22,100 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 5 225 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F Core Ultra 5 225

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Why pick Core i5-14400F

About ₹4,200 cheaper today

Why pick Core Ultra 5 225

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i5-14400F	Core Ultra 5 225
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh (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	4.7 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 Graphics
Released	—	2025-01-06
Price today (≈)	₹17,900	₹22,100

FAQ

Is Core i5-14400F better than Core Ultra 5 225?

Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 5 225 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F or Core Ultra 5 225?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-14400F or Core Ultra 5 225?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-14400F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 5 225. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 5 225 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-14400F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 5 225 uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.