The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 desktop processor delivers powerful hybrid architecture performance with 10 cores, up to 4.90 GHz turbo frequency, and integrated Intel graphics. Built for gaming, multitasking, AI-enhanced workloads, and content creation, it offers exceptional efficiency and responsiveness for modern desktop PCs.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Processor is part of Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processor lineup, designed to provide advanced performance, power efficiency, and AI-enhanced computing for gamers, creators, and professionals. Featuring a hybrid architecture with 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, this processor delivers smooth multitasking, responsive gaming experiences, and accelerated productivity.
With a maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.90 GHz and 20MB Intel Smart Cache, the Core Ultra 5 225 ensures fast data processing and reduced latency for demanding applications. Built on Intel’s modern Arrow Lake architecture, the processor supports advanced DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and integrated Intel graphics for enhanced visual performance.
Operating with a 65W base power and up to 121W maximum turbo power, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 balances performance and efficiency for modern desktop systems. It is compatible with Intel LGA1851 socket motherboards and is ideal for gaming PCs, productivity workstations, and AI-powered computing environments.
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processor
10 cores (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)
Up to 4.90 GHz max turbo frequency
20MB Intel Smart Cache
Intel hybrid architecture for optimized multitasking
Integrated Intel graphics support
Supports DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0
Optimized for gaming, AI workloads, and productivity
Compatible with Intel LGA1851 motherboards
Power-efficient 65W processor base power
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Product Collection | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
Code Name | Products formerly Arrow Lake |
Vertical Segment | Desktop |
Processor Number | 225 |
Lithography | Intel 3 |
Recommended Customer Price | $183.00 - $236.00 |
Total Cores | 10 |
# of Performance-cores | 6 |
# of Efficient-cores | 4 |
# of Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
Total Threads | 10 |
Max Turbo Frequency | 4.90 GHz |
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.90 GHz |
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
Performance-core Base Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
Efficient-core Base Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
Total L2 Cache | 22 MB |
Processor Base Power | 65 W |
Maximum Turbo Power | 121 W |
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU | Yes |
AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU | OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.5 |
NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 13 |
GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 8 |
CPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 23 |
Overall Peak TOPS (Int8) | 23 |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency | 4.90 GHz |
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency | No |
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency | No |
Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology | No |
Intel® 64 | Yes |
Instruction Set | 64-bit |
Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
Idle States | Yes |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
Memory Types | Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s |
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 256 GB |
Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
ECC Memory Supported | No |
Processor Graphics | Intel® Graphics |
Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz |
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
Graphics Output | eDP 1.4b, DP 2.1, HDMI 2.1 |
Execution Units | 4 |
Max Resolution (HDMI) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
Max Resolution (DP) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
DirectX Support | 12 |
OpenGL Support | 4.5 |
OpenCL Support | 3.0 |
Multi-Format Codec Engines | 2 |
Intel® Quick Sync Video | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes |
Intel® AES New Instructions | Yes |
Secure Key | Yes |
Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) | Yes |
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology | Yes |
Intel® Thread Director | Yes |
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
PCI Express Revision | 5.0 and 4.0 |
PCI Express Configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 |
Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 24 |
Package Specifications | FCLGA1851 |
Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
TJUNCTION | 105°C |
Included Cooler | Intel Laminar RM2 |
Launch Date | Q1'25 |
Status | Launched |
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