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Intel's Budget Chip: Core Ultra 5 225 Exposed
23 May
Summary
- The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is an affordable Arrow Lake processor priced around $189.
- It features six Performance-cores and four Efficient-cores, lacking Simultaneous Multi-Threading.
- Its integrated graphics are weaker than other Arrow Lake chips but competitive with older Intel CPUs.
Intel's Arrow Lake desktop processor family features a tiered structure, with the Core Ultra 5 225 positioned near the bottom. This budget-oriented chip is available for approximately $189, offering six Performance-cores and four Efficient-cores. Unlike some competing processors, the Ultra 5 225 does not support Simultaneous Multi-Threading, capping its thread count at ten, which may impact performance in certain applications.
The integrated graphics on the Core Ultra 5 225 are a reduced specification compared to higher-end Arrow Lake processors. However, they are anticipated to perform comparably to or better than the integrated graphics found on Intel's previous generation of Raptor Lake Refresh processors, making it a viable option for basic graphical tasks.
Designed for Intel's LGA 1851 platform, the Core Ultra 5 225 is compatible with existing chipsets and coolers without requiring BIOS updates. The inclusion of an Intel Laminar RM2 stock cooler aims to provide adequate thermal management for users not pushing the processor to its limits.
