Core Ultra 5 225 vs Core Ultra 5 225F

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

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F ≈ ₹15,800 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 225 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.

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Core Ultra 5 225 Core Ultra 5 225F

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Why pick Core Ultra 5 225

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Core Ultra 5 225F

About ₹6,300 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 225	Core Ultra 5 225F
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Arrow Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC N3B
Cores	10	10
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	6P + 4E
Threads	10	10
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	22 MB	22 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	20 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1851
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	—
Released	2025-01-06	2025-01-06
Price today (≈)	₹22,100	₹15,800

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 225 better than Core Ultra 5 225F?

Core Ultra 5 225 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.

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

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 225 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 Ultra 5 225. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.