Core i7-12700K vs Core Ultra 5 225

Intel Core i7-12700K ≈ ₹33,100 today · 2021 Buy now

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

Verdict: Core i7-12700K 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 Ultra 5 225 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 i7-12700K Core Ultra 5 225

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Why pick Core i7-12700K

2 more cores (12 vs 10)

Why pick Core Ultra 5 225

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
About ₹11,000 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i7-12700K	Core Ultra 5 225
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	12	10
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 4E	6P + 4E
Threads	20	10
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	22 MB
L3 cache	25 MB	20 MB
TDP (rated)	125 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	Unlocked	Locked
Cooler in the box	Not included	—
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Intel Graphics
Released	2021	2025-01-06
Price today (≈)	₹33,100	₹22,100

FAQ

Is Core i7-12700K better than Core Ultra 5 225?

Core i7-12700K 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 Ultra 5 225 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 i7-12700K or Core Ultra 5 225?

Core Ultra 5 225 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i7-12700K.

Which is better value, Core i7-12700K or Core Ultra 5 225?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core Ultra 5 225 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-12700K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i7-12700K and Core Ultra 5 225 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-12700K 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.