Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Processor - 20 MB Smart Cache - Processor
Brand: Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Processor arrives as part of Intel's Arrow Lake family with a Q1'25 launch, delivering a balanced blend of performance and efficiency for modern desktops.

This Intel Core Ultra 5 225 combines 10 cores and 10 threads, split into 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores, and features a 20 MB Smart Cache to accelerate everyday workloads and multitasking.

Clock speeds reach up to a 4.9 GHz boost on performance cores with a 3.3 GHz base, while efficient cores run up to 4.4 GHz (base 2.7 GHz), supporting smooth responsiveness across single-threaded and multithreaded tasks.

Built on the LGA 1851 (Socket V1) platform with a base power of 65 W and maximum turbo power of 121 W, the chip supports DDR5 memory up to 6400 MHz in dual-channel mode and up to 192 GB total, enabling fast memory bandwidth for content creation and gaming.

The integrated Intel Graphics (2 Xe-cores) offers up to 1800 MHz dynamic frequency and supports up to 4 displays via HDMI 2.1, eDP 1.4b and DisplayPort 2.1, while the processor also provides extensive PCIe lanes (up to 24, with PCIe 4.0/5.0 support) for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 brings strong AI capabilities with an on-chip NPU (Intel AI Boost) delivering up to 13 TOPs and total processor AI performance up to 23 TOPs, plus support for DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT and WebNN for accelerated inference and Windows Studio effects.

Security and manageability are comprehensive, including Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel® DL Boost, AES-NI, CET, Intel® Thread Director, VT-x/VT-d, Boot Guard and other features that benefit professionals and enthusiasts alike.

This boxed CPU suits desktop builds for productivity, creator work, light to mid gaming, AI-accelerated tasks and small workstations; it's an excellent choice for users who want efficient multi-core throughput combined with modern I/O and integrated graphics.