The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is an entry-level chip from the forthcoming Arrow Lake lineup, which would end up costing less compared to the flagship offerings like the Core Ultra 5 235, 245, 245K, and 245KF. The new Ultra 5 225F has just 10 cores — four less than the other Ultra 5 models, which offer 14 cores. Despite having fewer cores, the 225F has shown comparable performance to the Ultra 5 235 in single-core and multi-core benchmarks.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225F CPU Benchmarked: 10 Cores, Comparable to 14-Core Ultra 5 235
In a recent Geekbench 6.3 benchmark, the Core Ultra 5 225F achieved 2,653 points in single-core testing and 13,028 points in multi-core. Note that these scores are nearly identical to our Core Ultra 5 235 results, which came in at 2,634 and 13,293 in single and multi-core, respectively. Though these results look promising for the 225F, it’s worth pointing out that Geekbench scores can differ depending on the system configuration and environment. The sample size is too small to accurately establish average performance.
While the 225F’s single-core performance is a little disappointing against AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series chips, its multi-core performance is decent enough. The 225F features a 6-P+4-E core configuration (6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) with a base/boost clock of 3.3 GHz and 4.9 GHz for the P-cores and 2.7 GHz and 4.4 GHz for the E-cores and a 65W TDP, with one of the few differences versus the Core Ultra 5 235 being the 225F’s 20 MB versus 235’s 21 MB L3 total cache. This makes the L3 on the 225F smaller thus memory normally being slightly degraded.
In addition to the reduced number of cores and cache size, the Core Ultra 5 225F also lacks integrated graphics, a feature that is present in some of Intel’s other chips. This absence is expected to lower its price, making it a more affordable option for users who don’t require integrated graphics.
The Ultra 5 225F is expected to be released in early 2025 alongside other Arrow Lake processors and budget 800-series motherboards, which will not support overclocking. This processor will likely appeal to users seeking a budget-friendly solution for everyday computing tasks, without the need for high-end performance features.
FAQs
What is the core configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F?
The Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores, with a combination of 6 performance cores (P-cores) and 4 efficiency cores (E-cores).
Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F include integrated graphics?
No, the Core Ultra 5 225F does not come with integrated graphics.
