The Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225F is a modern 10-core hybrid desktop processor designed for powerful multitasking, responsive gaming, and entry-level AI acceleration. Built on Intel’s new disaggregated architecture, it combines energy-efficient performance with advanced platform support, making it a strong choice for mainstream PC builds.

Core Specifications

• Total Cores: 10 (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)

• Threads: 10

• Base Clock: 3.3 GHz (P-cores), 2.7 GHz (E-cores)

• Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.9 GHz

• Cache: 20MB L3, 22MB L2

• TDP: 65W (base), 121W (max turbo power)

• Socket: LGA 1851

• Unlocked: No (multiplier locked)

• Integrated Graphics: None (requires discrete GPU)

Memory & Platform Support

• Memory Types: DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s

• Max Memory Capacity: 256GB

• Memory Channels: Dual

• ECC Support: Yes (with compatible boards)

• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 (up to 20 lanes), PCIe 4.0 (up to 4 lanes)

• Chipset Compatibility: Intel 800 Series platforms

AI & Features

• Intel AI Boost (NPU): Integrated AI acceleration with up to 13 TOPS

• Intel Thread Director: Real-time core workload optimization

• Advanced Security: Includes Intel Secure Key, Boot Guard, and Control-flow Enforcement Technology

Ideal Use Cases

• Mid-range gaming builds with discrete GPUs

• Multitasking across productivity apps

• Entry-level AI-enhanced workloads

• DDR5 and PCIe 5.0-ready desktop systems

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F – Specifications