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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is an Arrow Lake-based desktop processor with 20 cores in two clusters. The 8 performance cores clock at up to 5.5 GHz and the 12 smaller efficiency cores at up to 4.6 GHz. All CPU cores can use the 30MB Smart Cache (L3).

The Arrow Lake-S chips are composed of several chiplets. The CPU part is manufactured at TSMC in the modern N3B (3nm) process, the GPU also comes from TSMC in the N5P process. The SoC and I/O tile are manufactured in the TSMC N6 process. The base tile is manufactured by Intel in the 22nm process and carries the individual chiplets thanks to Fovero's 3D packaging.

Compared to the similar Core Ultra 7 265KF, the 265K integrates a Intel Graphics called 4-core iGPU with up to 2 GHz. Furthermore, the 265K offers vPro Enterprise management and security features.

The TDP is specified at 125 watts (long-term) to 250 watts (turbo).

Intel Core Ultra 5 225

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a relatively power efficient desktop processor of the Arrow Lake generation. It integrates 10 cores in two clusters. The 6 performance cores (Lion Cove P-Cores) clock from 3.3 to 4.9 GHz and the 4 efficiency cores (Skymont E-Cores) clock from 2.7 to 4.4 GHz. The CPU has access to 20 MB Smart Cache and 22 MB L2 Cache.

Detailed benchmarks and measured values can be found in our detailed test report on the Core Ultra 5 225F (same CPU without the integrated GPU).

As an iGPU, the Ultra 5 225 integrates an Intel Graphics 2-Core graphics card clocked from 300 - 1800 MHz.

The F series is specified with a TDP of 65 watts and is therefore also suitable for smaller desktop PCs with air cooling.

ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 265KIntel Core Ultra 5 225
CodenameArrow Lake-SArrow Lake-S
SeriesIntel Arrow LakeIntel Arrow Lake
Series: Arrow Lake Arrow Lake-S
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K compare3.2 - 5.7 GHz24 / 24 cores36 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 compare1.9 - 5.6 GHz24 / 24 cores36 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF compare3.3 - 5.5 GHz20 / 20 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K « 3.3 - 5.5 GHz20 / 20 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF compare3.6 - 5.2 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K compare3.6 - 5.2 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare3 - 5.1 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare3.4 - 5 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F compare3.3 - 4.9 GHz10 / 10 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 2253.3 - 4.9 GHz10 / 10 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K compare3.2 - 5.7 GHz24 / 24 cores36 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 compare1.9 - 5.6 GHz24 / 24 cores36 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF compare3.3 - 5.5 GHz20 / 20 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K3.3 - 5.5 GHz20 / 20 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF compare3.6 - 5.2 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K compare3.6 - 5.2 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare3 - 5.1 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare3.4 - 5 GHz14 / 14 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F compare3.3 - 4.9 GHz10 / 10 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 « 3.3 - 4.9 GHz10 / 10 cores20 MB L3
Clock3300 - 5500 MHz3300 - 4900 MHz
L2 Cache36 MB22 MB
L3 Cache30 MB20 MB
Cores / Threads20 / 20
8 x 5.5 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core
12 x 4.6 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core
10 / 10
6 x 4.9 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core
4 x 4.4 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core
TDP125 Watt65 Watt
TDP Turbo PL2250 Watt121 Watt
Technology3 nm3 nm
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C
SocketLGA1851LGA1851
iGPUIntel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) (300 - 2000 MHz)Intel Graphics 2-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) (300 - 1800 MHz)
NPU / AI13 TOPS INT813 TOPS INT8
Chip AI33 TOPS INT823 TOPS INT8
Architecturex86x86
Announced
Manufacturerwww.intel.comwww.intel.com
$246 U.S.

Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core
135 Points (68%)
Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core
1480 Points (28%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
35850 Points (33%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
2020 Points (82%)
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 Single-Core
3085 Points (71%)
2825 Points (65%)
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 Multi-Core
20581 Points (80%)
14205 Points (55%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 7 265K → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 5 225 → 80% n=2

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation

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Redaktion, 2017-09- 8 (Update: 2023-07- 1)