Intel Core Ultra 5 225 LGA 1851 Desktop Processor 10 Cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores)

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10‑core desktop processor (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores) designed for modern gaming, content creation, and AI‑enhanced workloads on the new LGA 1851 platform. It combines high turbo clocks with efficient power usage, integrated graphics, and support for the latest DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 standards.

Key performance features

• 10 cores / 10 threads using a hybrid design: 6 P‑cores for heavy, latency‑sensitive tasks and 4 E‑cores for background and parallel workloads.

• Turbo up to 4.9 GHz for strong single‑core performance in games and lightly threaded apps.

• 20 MB Intel Smart Cache and 22 MB total L2 cache to keep data close to the cores and reduce memory latency.

Platform and memory

• Socket LGA 1851, targeting next‑gen Intel desktop motherboards.

• Supports fast DDR5 memory (commonly up to 6400 MHz officially, with some boards advertising even higher OC speeds) for better bandwidth in gaming and creation workloads.

• PCIe 5.0 lanes from the CPU for high‑end GPUs and next‑generation NVMe SSDs, plus PCIe 4.0 for additional expansion.

Integrated graphics and displays

• Integrated Intel Graphics with up to 1.8 GHz dynamic frequency, suitable for everyday use, media playback, and light gaming if no discrete GPU is installed.

• Modern display outputs such as DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, with support for up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz on integrated panels and multiple external displays.

AI and advanced technologies

• Built‑in AI acceleration including Intel Deep Learning Boost on the CPU and support for frameworks like OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, and ONNX Runtime, making it ready for AI‑assisted apps and workflows.

• Features such as Intel Thread Director, Turbo Boost 2.0, Speed Shift, and advanced power management help balance performance and efficiency under different loads.

Thermal and power characteristics

• 65 W processor base power, with up to 121 W maximum turbo power for sustained boost under heavy workloads when adequately cooled.

• Designed to run up to around 105 °C maximum operating temperature, so pairing it with a good air tower or 240 mm AIO cooler is recommended for heavy gaming or productivity builds.