Core Ultra 5 225

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (19 reviews)

10 cores · 10 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on FCLGA1851.

3.8 · 19 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.9 GHz

L3 cache

20 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming18

Productivity17

Single-core19

Multi-core42

Power efficiency15

Lab scores

Performance score18

Cores10

Threads10

Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p40 fps

1440p32 fps

4K22 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake-S
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: FCLGA1851
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 10
Threads: 10
Integrated graphics: Intel® Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.3 GHz
Boost clock: 4.9 GHz
L1 cache: 1920 KB
L2 cache: 30 MB
L3 cache: 20 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-6400
Max capacity: 256 GB
Channels: 2
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 105°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $246

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People like the solid everyday performance and how cool it stays under a basic cooler. The usual complaint is that you need a new motherboard for this socket, making it a pricey upgrade.

Pros

Runs cool on a basic cooler
Gets daily work done fast
Plays modern games without fuss
Sips power for a desktop chip

Cons

Fans can get loud under load
Needs expensive new motherboard
No performance gain over last gen

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 225

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a modest Arrow Lake desktop chip with solid everyday performance held back by a strict 65W power limit.

Get it if you want a balanced, efficient chip for everyday work and gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-core muscle for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.