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Intel Core Ultra 5 225 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Product A: Intel
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Product B: Intel
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- 26 different values
- 4 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 7 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Cinebench 2024A: 980pointsB: 2,058pointsCore Ultra 7 265K is 1,078 points higher.
- Cinebench 2026A: 3,921pointsB: 8,163pointsCore Ultra 7 265K is 4,242 points higher.
- Max turbo powerLower is betterA: 121WB: 250WCore Ultra 5 225 is 129 W lower.
- CoresA: 10B: 20Core Ultra 7 265K has 10 more.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 125WCore Ultra 5 225 is 60 W lower.
- L3 cacheA: 20MBB: 30MBCore Ultra 7 265K is 10 MB higher.
- Total AI performanceA: 23TOPSB: 33TOPSCore Ultra 7 265K is 10 TOPS higher.
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General
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Series
Model numbers
BX80768225, BXC80768225, AT8076805EA0, AT8076806415, AT80768067702Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241070/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-225-20m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ordering codes: BX80768225 (box, spec codes SRQCZ stepping B0 and SRVF7 stepping A0), BXC80768225 (box for China, same two spec codes), AT8076805EA0 (tray, Q4ZM), AT8076806415 (tray, SRQCZ) and AT8076806770 (tray, SRVF7).
BX80768265K, BXC80768265K, AT807680513A, AT80768064122Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 20 October 2026Ordering codes: BX80768265K (box, spec code SRQCW, stepping B0), BXC80768265K (box for China, SRQCW), AT8076806412 (tray, SRQCW) and AT807680513A (tray, spec code Q33K). All are package FCLGA18W, stepping B0. The two box codes are listed under Retired and discontinued.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Marketing Status: Launched. The tray codes AT807680513A and AT8076806412 are active on the ordering tab. The boxed codes BX80768265K and BXC80768265K sit under Retired and discontinued, because Intel's PCN 917638 of 4 May 2026 ends the boxed 265K. Retailers still list BX80768265K from remaining stock. The chip is stored as available because ARK still lists it as Launched.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/917638/PCN917638-00.pdfRead 20 October 2026Intel PCN 917638 of 4 May 2026, end of life for select boxed Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors. It lists BX80768265K and BXC80768265K. Last order date 3 July 2026 and last shipment date 31 July 2026. It does not cover the tray codes.
Predecessor
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Intel Core i7-14700K15Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-cpu-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware says the Core Ultra 7 265K replaces the previous-gen Core i7-14700K.16Reviewstoragereview.com/review/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-revewRead 23 October 2026StorageReview says the Core Ultra 7 265K is the chip the Core i7-14700K effectively replaces.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$2462Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241070/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-225-20m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tray ordering codes list a recommended customer price of $236. ARK now lists $183 for the box after a later price cut, which is not stored. The box launch price is in the Tom's Hardware price article.9Press articletech.yahoo.com/computing/deals/articles/intel-slashes-core-ultra-5-163523906.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware article of 18 July 2025, syndicated on Yahoo: the Core Ultra 5 225 launched with an MSRP between $236 and $246. The tray price is $236 on ARK, so $246 is the box price. US dollars, excluding tax. Wccftech gives $246 for the 225 at launch.10Press articlewccftech.com/intel-core-ultra-5-225-225f-cpus-17-percent-cheaper-in-us-27-percent-cheaper-in-eu/ampRead 14 October 2026Article of 18 July 2025: launch prices in the US were $246 for the Core Ultra 5 225 and $231 for the 225F. It does not say tray or box.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
AVX-512
Cores and clocks
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Core configuration
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | Lion Cove | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Efficiency | 4 | Skymont | 2.7 | 4.4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241070/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-225-20m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Total cores 10, Performance-cores 6, Efficient-cores 4, Low-power efficient-cores 0. Performance-core base 3.3 GHz and max turbo 4.9 GHz. Efficient-core base 2.7 GHz and max turbo 4.4 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont come from Tom's Hardware.12Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-225-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 7 May 2026: six Lion Cove P-cores, the same as the 245K and 250K Plus, and four Skymont E-cores, with a 3.3 GHz base clock and a 4.9 GHz maximum boost.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Lion Cove | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 12 | Skymont | 3.3 | 4.6 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Total cores 20: Performance-cores 8, Efficient-cores 12, Low Power Efficient-cores 0. Performance-core base 3.9 GHz and max turbo 5.4 GHz. Efficient-core base 3.3 GHz and max turbo 4.6 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont come from Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch presentation, which names them for the 200S series.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-Series-Presentation.pdfRead 20 October 2026The launch deck names Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores for the 200S series. It is a series statement.
Cores
10
20
Cores labelled performance
6
8
Cores labelled efficiency
4
12
Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
Cache
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L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
Configurable power range
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Max operating temperature
Memory
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Memory support
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| DDR5 | 6,400 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x1R | 6,400 |
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x2R | 6,400 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s. ARK names no module type. The module types and configurations come from Intel's product brief, as for the Core Ultra 9 285K.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Footnote 6: maximum memory speeds are for one DIMM per channel. Up to DDR5-6400 MT/s 1DPC CUDIMM 1Rx8, 1Rx16, 2Rx8. One DIMM per channel in dual channel is two modules, so 2x1R (1Rx8 or 1Rx16) and 2x2R (2Rx8). Intel gives no speed for plain UDIMMs in this brief.
Max memory speed (official)
6,400MT/s
6,400MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
ECC memory support
Platform
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Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
Intel Q870, Intel H810, Intel W880, Intel B860, Intel Z8903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241070/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-225-20m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 14 October 2026Compatible tab lists the Intel Q870, H810, W880, B860 and Z890 chipsets.
Intel Q870, Intel H810, Intel W880, Intel B860, Intel Z8903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 20 October 2026Compatible Products tab, Intel 800 Series Desktop Chipsets: Q870, H810, W880, B860 and Z890.
CPU PCIe lanes
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Max # of PCI Express Lanes is 24 and PCI Express Revision is 5.0 and 4.0. Intel's product brief says up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The 4 Gen 4 lanes are 24 minus 20. ARK gives no per-generation split. The 8 DMI 4.0 lanes are not counted.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Expanded I/O: up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The SKU chart gives CPU PCIe Lanes 24.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
24
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
5
Native USB ports
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| Standard |
|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
GPU cores
Max GPU clock
Max displays
DisplayPort version
HDMI version
Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
NPU
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NPU performance
Total AI performance
Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Game frame rates
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| Game | Graphics card | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 111.6 | 76 |
| Borderlands 4 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Very High | 109.6 | 81 |
| Crimson Desert | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 126.8 | 91 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 456.9 | 170 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 90.3 | 71 |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 163.6 | 108 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 135.7 | 92 |
| Far Cry 6 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 151.5 | 117 |
| Final Fantasy XIV | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 102.7 | 71 |
| Flight Simulator 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 99.7 | 82 |
| Hitman 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 236 | 191 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 101.2 | 67 |
| Marvel Rivals | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 152 | 109 |
| Spider-Man 2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Very High | 186.8 | 140 |
| Starfield | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 91 | 75 |
| The Last of Us Part One | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 148.6 | 116 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Game | Graphics card | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 122.5 | 84 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 140.7 | 92 |
Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
CPU power at idle (measured)
CPU temperature in stress test
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All-core clock in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
Yes6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Intel-Laminar-CPU-Kuehler-werden-leiser-1463364Read 14 October 2026Article of 11 January 2025: Intel's Laminar RM2 ships with the Core Ultra 5 265(F), 235(F) and 225(F). It applies to the box. Tray codes have no cooler.7Retailer pageple.com.au/products/671865/intel-core-ultra-5-225-arrow-lake-10-core-10-thread-up-to-49-ghz-lga1851-retail-boxRead 14 October 2026PLE spec list for BX80768225: Included Cooler: Yes.
No13Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/zjwgeese7/Intel-Core-Ultra-7-265KRead 20 October 2026Includes Cooler: No, Packaging: Boxed, for BX80768265K. Intel's ordering tab names no included cooler. The 100MEGA listing for BX80768265K says the package does not contain a processor cooler.14Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/309734-intel-core-ultra-7-265kRead 20 October 2026100MEGA Distribution (Czech Republic) lists PN BX80768265K as BOX without a cooler and says the package does not contain a processor cooler. The page also lists EAN 5032037282062 for this part number.
Included cooler
Intel Laminar RM26Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Intel-Laminar-CPU-Kuehler-werden-leiser-1463364Read 14 October 2026The smaller Laminar RM2 is named for the Core Ultra 5 225(F). Intel names the cooler Laminar RM2.8Retailer pageallithypermarket.com.my/products/intel-core-ultra-5-225-225f-10-core-10-threads-intel-processor-intel-ultra-series-2-lga1851Read 14 October 2026Box contents: the processor, an Intel Laminar RM2 cooler and installation documentation. The page says boxed 225 and 225F processors include an Intel Laminar RM2 cooler.
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Product page
Spec sheet
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download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors product brief, with the 265K column in the SKU chart.
Manual
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Warranty
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