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Intel Core Ultra 5 225

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Intel Core Ultra 5 225

An entry Arrow Lake chip on the newer LGA1851 socket, 10 cores/10 threads boosting to 4.9GHz at 65W with integrated graphics. It pairs an iGPU with a fresh-platform upgrade path, making it a sensible budget base. As a locked non-K part it does not overclock, and with 10 threads it is not the chip for heavy multicore production work.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall65±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness87
Compatibility72
Confidence76
Pro Readiness39
Upgrade Path63
Value63

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
socketLGA1851Sourced
cores10Sourced
threads10Sourced
boost (GHz)4.9Sourced
TDP (W)65Sourced
integrated graphicsyesSourced
x3d cachenoSourced

7/7 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • Entry Arrow Lake with iGPU + upgrade path — priced below Intel's list at Newegg

Who should skip this

  • Overclocking (locked, non-K)
  • Heavy multicore production

Where to buy

List price $236

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Ecosystem

Intel LGA1851 (native)

Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

DDR5 (native)

Compatibility

Built around DDR5, Intel LGA1851. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the natural next step up in cpus. See it →