CPUs / Compare
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Product A: Intel
60 of 74 known
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Change Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Compare the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3DProduct B: Intel
61 of 74 known
Change Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
33 of 66 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 7 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Cinebench 2026A: 3,921pointsB: 10,144pointsCore Ultra 7 270K Plus is 6,223 points higher.
- Cinebench 2024A: 980pointsB: 2,509pointsCore Ultra 7 270K Plus is 1,529 points higher.
- CoresA: 10B: 24Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 14 more.
- Max turbo powerLower is betterA: 121WB: 250WCore Ultra 5 225 is 129 W lower.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 125WCore Ultra 5 225 is 60 W lower.
- L3 cacheA: 20MBB: 36MBCore Ultra 7 270K Plus is 16 MB higher.
- Total AI performanceA: 23TOPSB: 36TOPSCore Ultra 7 270K Plus is 13 TOPS higher.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


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).
BX80768270K, BXC80768270K, AT807683B9B4884, AT807683B9B434D2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ordering codes: BX80768270K (box, spec code SA4V6), BXC80768270K (China box), AT807683B9B4884 (tray, SA4V6) and AT807683B9B434D (tray, spec code Q9LJ), all stepping B0.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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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.
$2995Press releaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/client-computing/intel-announces-new-intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-desktop-processors.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel suggested price starting from $299 for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with retail availability from 26 March 2026. ARK later shows $349 for the box, a later price increase that is not stored.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/915919/Intel%20Core%20Ultra%20200S%20Plus%20Press%20Deck_June2026_v1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Press deck competitive slide: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus $299 starting USD.
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 270K Plus
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Lion Cove | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 16 | Skymont | 3.2 | 4.7 |
Cores
10
24
Cores labelled performance
6
8
Cores labelled efficiency
4
16
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
Not available
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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 270K Plus
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x1R | 7,200 |
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x2R | 7,200 |
Max memory speed (official)
6,400MT/s
7,200MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
Not available
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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.
CPU PCIe lanes
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Max # of PCI Express Lanes is 24 and PCI Express Revision is 5.0 and 4.0. The 20 Gen 5 lanes come from a retailer copy of the spec text. The 4 Gen 4 lanes are 24 minus 20. ARK gives no per-generation split.11Retailer pagecomputerlounge.co.nz/products/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-processorRead 14 October 2026Retailer description copies the spec text: PCI-Express Gen 5 with 20 lanes and additional Gen 4 lanes.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
24
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
5
Native USB ports
AIntel Core Ultra 5 225
| Standard |
|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
| Standard |
|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Integrated graphics
2 of 9 differ
Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
GPU cores
Max GPU clock
Max displays
DisplayPort version
HDMI version
Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
NPU
1 of 2 differ
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 single-core
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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 270K Plus
| 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 | 131.6 | 94 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 662.6 | 221 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 154.7 | 102 |
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.
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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Links
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Product page
www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241070/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-225-20m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.html1Maker 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 2026
www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.html1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Spec sheet
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cdrdv2-public.intel.com/874112/intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-processors-quick-reference-guide-ph2-public.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/874112/intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-processors-quick-reference-guide-ph2-public.pdfRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series Processors Quick Reference Guide, with the 270K Plus row.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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