Core Ultra 5 225T

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.5 (14 reviews)

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

3.5 · 14 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.9 GHz

L3 cache

20 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming15

Productivity14

Single-core15

Multi-core42

Power efficiency13

Lab scores

Performance score15

Cores10

Threads10

Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p33 fps

1440p26 fps

4K18 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: 2.5 GHz
Boost clock: 4.9 GHz
L1 cache: 1120 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
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it runs cool and quiet for everyday tasks and light gaming. The main gripe is that performance feels underwhelming for the price compared to older chips.

Pros

Class leading efficiency for daily tasks
Stays frosty even under full load
New socket ready for future upgrades
Quiet enough for any quiet PC build

Cons

Weak integrated graphics performance
Large cooler may not fit
Limited platform upgrade path

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 225T

Intel's 65-watt Arrow Lake chip trades multi-thread muscle for excellent power efficiency in everyday tasks.

Get it if you want a low-power chip for a compact office PC that stays cool under light loads. Skip it if you need serious multi-core performance for heavy tasks like video editing or 3D rendering.