Core Ultra 5 225H

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core Ultra 5 225H based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,845 Rank: 78
Rank Name Score Visual
74 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,913
+1%
75 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,897
+0.8%
76 Xeon w7-3465X 6,893
+0.7%
77 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,853
+0.1%
78 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,845
79 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,831
-0.2%
80 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,831
-0.2%
81 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,827
-0.3%
82 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,823
-0.3%
83 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,786
-0.9%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 5 225H based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,296 Rank: 187
Rank Name Score Visual
183 Ryzen 9 5900 6,306
+0.2%
184 Core i5-13500 6,302
+0.1%
185 Xeon E5-2683 v4 6,300
+0.1%
186 Ryzen 9 7940HS 6,296
+0%
187 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,296
188 Xeon w5-2445 6,291
-0.1%
189 Xeon E5-2699A v4 6,290
-0.1%
190 Core i9-13900E 6,283
-0.2%
191 Core i9-12900T 6,281
-0.2%
192 Xeon Gold 6254 6,280
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 5 225H based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,211 Rank: 58
Rank Name Score Visual
54 Core i9-13900HX 7,253
+0.6%
55 Core Ultra 9 285H 7,250
+0.5%
56 Ryzen 7 7700X 7,243
+0.4%
57 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 7,228
+0.2%
58 Core Ultra 5 225H 7,211
59 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 7,204
-0.1%
60 Core i9-12900 7,166
-0.6%
61 Ryzen 9 7845HX 7,161
-0.7%
62 Core Ultra 7 268V 7,138
-1%
63 Ryzen 7 7700 7,130
-1.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 225H based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,749 Rank: 132
Rank Name Score Visual
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
+1%
129 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,807
+1%
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
+0.3%
131 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,758
+0.2%
132 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,749
133 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,715
-0.6%
134 Xeon Gold 6254 5,708
-0.7%
135 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,705
-0.8%
136 EPYC 7551 5,704
-0.8%
137 Ryzen 7 7700 5,704
-0.8%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 225H based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,445 Rank: 214
Rank Name Score Visual
210 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,453
+0.1%
211 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,451
+0.1%
212 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,448
+0.1%
213 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,445
+0%
214 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,445
215 Core i9-12900E 5,441
-0.1%
216 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,436
-0.2%
217 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,434
-0.2%
218 Core i9-13900H 5,430
-0.3%
219 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,429
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 225H based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,510 Rank: 185
Rank Name Score Visual
181 Xeon E5-2699A v4 5,525
+0.3%
182 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,523
+0.2%
183 Xeon Gold 6242 5,517
+0.1%
184 EPYC 7351P 5,517
+0.1%
185 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,510
186 Core i9-12900 5,507
-0.1%
187 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,502
-0.1%
188 Xeon w3-2435 5,501
-0.2%
189 Ryzen 9 3900 5,498
-0.2%
190 Xeon Gold 6146 5,496
-0.3%

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Core Ultra 5 225H Details

Ranking #78 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H represents a strong mid-tier mobile processor designed for high-efficiency computing. Launched in early 2025, it is part of Intel’s Arrow Lake-H series and built on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, marking a significant shift in manufacturing strategy for Intel’s high-end mobile lineup. With a 28 W TDP and a compact BGA 2049 package, it targets thin-and-light laptops that prioritize power efficiency without sacrificing performance. The processor features 14 cores and 14 threads, delivering a base clock of 1.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 4.9 GHz, enabling it to handle both everyday productivity and more demanding multitasking scenarios.

The Core Ultra 5 225H integrates Intel’s Arc Graphics 130T GPU, which supports modern graphics APIs and offers a balanced performance for light gaming and content creation. It supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory at up to 6400 MT/s, contributing to a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The processor also includes a PCI-Express Gen 5 interface with 8 lanes directly from the CPU, ensuring fast connectivity for high-speed storage and expansion cards. Cache hierarchy includes 0.183 MiB of L1, 2.861 MiB of L2, and a substantial 17.166 MiB of L3 cache, supporting efficient data access across all cores.

In terms of features, the Core Ultra 5 225H supports a wide range of instruction sets including AVX2, SSE4.2, and Intel’s latest virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for enterprise and developer workloads. It also includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of up to 13 TOPS, enhancing AI-accelerated tasks like real-time image processing and speech recognition. However, the locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a trade-off for stability in mobile environments.

Benchmark results show a single-core score of 7211, placing it at #58 among 2060 processors—slightly behind top-tier offerings like the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core Ultra 9 285H but still competitive in the high-end mobile segment. Its multicore score of 6296 ranks it #186, with performance comparable to mainstream desktop CPUs such as the Core i5-13500 and Ryzen 9 5900. The overall score of 6845 positions it firmly within the upper tier of mobile processors, though it trails behind high-end desktop and workstation chips.

As of March 2026, the Core Ultra 5 225H is best suited for users who need a blend of power efficiency, strong single-threaded performance, and integrated AI capabilities in a portable form factor. It excels in content creation, software development, and AI-enhanced applications while maintaining low power consumption. While not the fastest in its class, its balanced performance and advanced architecture make it a compelling choice for premium laptops where thermals and battery life are critical.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 5 225H
Cores: 14
Threads: 14
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Arrow Lake-H
Socket: BGA 2049
Package: FC-BGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 28 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 187.392 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.861 MiB
L3 Cache: 17.166 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5, LPDDR5X

Physical Specifications

Process: 3 nm
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SHA TBMT 3.0
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