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Core Ultra 3 205
8 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on 1851.
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Cores
8
Threads
8
Boost
4.9 GHz
L3 cache
15 MB
TDP
57W
Socket
1851
Performance breakdown
Gaming16
Productivity15
Single-core16
Multi-core33
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score16
Cores8
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p35 fps
1440p28 fps
4K19 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Arrow Lake-S
- Process node
- 3 nm
- Socket
- 1851
- Release year
- 2025
- Total cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.9 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1536 KB
- L2 cache
- 24 MB
- L3 cache
- 15 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 57W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $140
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday speed and low power draw. The usual gripe is that the platform cost feels too high for a budget chip.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool and quiet
- Plenty of cores for daily tasks
- Modern socket for future upgrades
- Fast single-core for snappy feel
Cons
- Integrated graphics are weak for gaming
- Needs a new motherboard purchase
- No real overclocking headroom
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core Ultra 3 205
Intel's Core Ultra 3 205 is an affordable, low-power Arrow Lake chip that trades high clock speeds for extreme efficiency.
Get it if you need a budget-friendly CPU for a basic office PC or home build and want the latest socket. Skip it if you do anything more demanding than web browsing or office work, as its performance is strictly entry-level.
Buy it if…
- You want a budget gaming build that handles modern titles fine.
- You're building an office PC that stays quiet under daily loads.
- You need a basic workstation for web, docs, and light video.
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