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Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160PassMark benchmark result:17935N. of physical cores:12CPU boost clock speed:4.8 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA2049TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 82% of processors
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

60%

7.4

Performance

18%

8.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

▲Better than 82% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £160

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Performance

18%

8.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

7.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.3
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
laptop
CPU socket
FCBGA2049
CPU socket
FCBGA2049
▼ Worse than 66% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA2049 CPU socket, which is older than that of 66.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
▲ Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
12
N. of physical cores
12
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
CPU threads
14
CPU threads
14
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 14 CPU threads, which is more than 69.3% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
Threads per core
1
Threads per core
1
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.8 GHz
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.8 GHz which is higher than that of 71.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
2x 1.5 GHz & 10x 1.3 GHz
CPU base clock speed
2x 1.5 GHz & 10x 1.3 GHz
▲ Better than 57% of models
This processor has a base clock of 2x1.5 GHz & 10x1.3 GHz which is higher than that of 56.9% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
3 nm
Semiconductor size
3 nm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 3 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 96% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 3 nm
Foundry
TSMC 3 nm
★ Better than 96% of models
This processor is built on the TSMC 3 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
L3 cache
12 MB
L3 cache
12 MB
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
L2 cache
14 MB
L2 cache
14 MB
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 14 MB which is larger than that of 87.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
L1 cache
1,184 KB
L1 cache
1,184 KB
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1,184 KB which is larger than that of 89.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
★ Better than 94% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
8,400 MHz
Maximum memory speed
8,400 MHz
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 8,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-8400 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-8400 MHz
★ Better than 99% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8400 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.5% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel Arc Graphics 130T
Integrated GPU model
Intel Arc Graphics 130T
▲ Better than 87% of models
This processor uses the Intel Arc Graphics 130T integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 86.7% of processors and equal to that in 0.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
64
Integrated GPU execution units
64
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 64 GPU execution units, which is more than 87.4% of processors and equal to 3.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode)
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Base power (PL1)
15 W
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
57 W
Boost power (PL2)
57 W
▲ Better than 53% of models
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 57 W which is lower than that of 53% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
?
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
▲ Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Arrow Lake
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 6 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    12
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • 92.6% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    9,301
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,301 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    9,301 vs 4,829
  • 5.6x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    14 MB
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    14 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 43.8% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,596
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,596 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,596 vs 2,500
  • 61.4% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,374
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,374 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,374 vs 1,471
  • 4x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    2 MB/core
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 2.86x higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    8,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8400 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    8,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 26.3% better value for money
    Intel Core Ultra 5 225U has better value for money than the average processor (8.29 vs 6.6).
    8.29 vs 6.56
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 5 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2020
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    12
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • 92.6% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    9,301
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,301 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    9,301 vs 4,829
  • 43.8% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,596
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,596 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,596 vs 2,500
  • 61.4% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,374
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,374 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,374 vs 1,471
  • 69.6% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    17,935
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,935 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    17,935 vs 10,572.5
  • 6 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    14
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (14 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    14 vs 8
  • 36.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    669
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (669 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    669 vs 489
  • 11.6% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.8 GHz
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Front-end width
    6
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2 – >7
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    P-core 6, E-core 6
    6 vs 4
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 1.5 GHz & 10 x 1.3 GHz
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (2x1.5 GHz & 10x1.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x1.5 GHz & 10x1.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Arrow Lake
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 5.6x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    14 MB
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    14 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 4x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    2 MB/core
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 75% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    3 nm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    3 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 3 nm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
    P-cores + E-cores
  • 3.08x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    1,184 KB
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1184 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,184 KB vs 384 KB
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    12 MB vs 8 MB
  • 2.86x higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    8,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8400 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    8,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 2.93x higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    134.4 GB/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (134.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    134.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    4.0
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    20
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 vs 16
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5X-8400 MHz
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-8400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5X-8400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    128 GB
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Better integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel Arc Graphics 130T
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Arc Graphics 130T vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel Arc Graphics 130T vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    64
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    64 vs 24
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 10 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    110 °C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    110 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 30% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.2 MB/core
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    110 °C
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    110 °C vs 100 °C
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 13 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    15
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (15 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    15 vs 28
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 13 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    15
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (15 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    15 vs 28
  • 30% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.2 MB/core
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    110 °C
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    110 °C vs 100 °C

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What we like about Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

  • High power efficiency for light office tasks and web browsing
  • Lower idle power draw compared to 'H' series counterparts
  • Integrated NPU provides a decent entry point for basic AI workloads
  • Generates minimal heat, making it ideal for thin-and-light laptop designs
  • Sufficient multi-threaded performance for students and general productivity
  • Supports high-speed LPDDR5x RAM (up to 8400 MT/s) for improved system responsiveness

What we don't like about Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

  • Disappointing single-core performance compared to other 2025 CPU releases
  • Integrated graphics are limited to basic Intel HD, lacking the more powerful Arc architecture found in higher-tier models
  • Not suitable for demanding creative tasks like heavy video editing or 3D rendering
  • Perceived as a 'Meteor Lake refresh' rather than a significant architectural leap
  • Struggles with modern AAA gaming, even at low settings
  • Relatively low base clock speeds (1.5 GHz) can lead to sluggishness in bursty workloads

Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225U is a Series 2 'Arrow Lake-U' mobile processor released in early 2025, featuring a 12-core, 14-thread hybrid architecture (2 Performance, 8 Efficient, and 2 Low Power Efficient cores) with a max turbo frequency of 4.8 GHz and a 12 MB L3 cache. Built on a 3 nm process, its main characteristics include an integrated Intel AI Boost NPU for local AI acceleration and an Arc-based 4-core iGPU with maximum clock speeds of 2000 MHz. The primary pros are its high energy efficiency with a 15W base TDP (57W turbo) and support for ultra-fast LPDDR5x-8400 memory, making it ideal for thin-and-light laptops. However, cons include relatively low multi-threaded performance for heavy productivity compared to H-series models and a weaker integrated graphics solution that is unsuitable for demanding modern gaming.

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