Core Ultra 5 225F

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.2 (24 reviews)

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

4.2 · 24 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.9 GHz

L3 cache

20 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming19

Productivity18

Single-core20

Multi-core42

Power efficiency16

Lab scores

Performance score19

Cores10

Threads10

Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p42 fps

1440p33 fps

4K23 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake-S
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: FCLGA1851
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 10
Threads: 10

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: $231

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the strong everyday speed and low heat output. The usual gripe is that it feels overpriced for what you get, especially with cheaper alternatives available.

Pros

Gets everyday work done with ease
Stays cool on a basic cooler
Handles modern games without stuttering
Sips power, keeps electricity bills low

Cons

No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Lacks efficiency cores for multi-threading
Limited to single-generation motherboard support

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 225F

Intel's mid-range Arrow Lake chip trades integrated graphics for lower cost, but pairs only with new, pricier motherboards.

Get it if you want a modern, efficient mid-range chip for a new build without paying for extra cores you won’t use. Skip it if you already have a compatible motherboard or need top-tier multi-threaded performance for heavy workloads.