Core Ultra 5 225 vs Ryzen 7 8700G

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 ≈ ₹21,900 today · 2025 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G ≈ ₹34,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 225 and Ryzen 7 8700G 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 sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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Core Ultra 5 225 Ryzen 7 8700G

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Why pick Core Ultra 5 225

2 more cores (10 vs 8)
About ₹12,700 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 8700G

No clear advantage on paper.

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 225	Ryzen 7 8700G
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 4
Code name	Arrow Lake	Phoenix
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	10	8
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	8P
Threads	10	16
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	22 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Spire (before Aug 1, 2025) Wraith Stealth (since Aug 1, 2025)
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon 700M
Released	2025-01-06	2024-01-31
Price today (≈)	₹21,900	₹34,600

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 225 better than Ryzen 7 8700G?

Core Ultra 5 225 and Ryzen 7 8700G 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 sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 5 225 or Ryzen 7 8700G?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 225 or Ryzen 7 8700G?

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 Ryzen 7 8700G. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.