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Core 9 270H
Core Ultra 5 225H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 9 270H
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 9 270H | Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 9 270H | Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 9 270H and Core Ultra 5 225H
Core 9 270H
The Core 9 270H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,793 points. Launch price was $697.
Core Ultra 5 225H
The Core Ultra 5 225H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 MB + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 28,802 points. Launch price was $385.
Processing Power
The Core 9 270H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core Ultra 5 225H's 14 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.8 GHz on the Core 9 270H versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225H — a 16.8% clock advantage for the Core 9 270H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core 9 270H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arrow Lake-H (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core 9 270H scores 28,793 against the Core Ultra 5 225H's 28,802 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,500 vs 14,526 (12.7% advantage for the Core 9 270H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 2,678, a 4.5% lead for the Core 9 270H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 12,337 (12.6% advantage for the Core 9 270H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 9 270H vs 18 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225H.
| Feature | Core 9 270H | Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 5.8 GHz+18% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+33% | 18 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Arrow Lake-H (2025) |
| PassMark | 28,793 | 28,802 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500+14% | 14,526 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800+5% | 2,678 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+13% | 12,337 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 9 270H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 225H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core 9 270H) vs 28 (Core Ultra 5 225H) — the Core Ultra 5 225H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile platform (Core 9 270H) and WM880,HM870 (Core Ultra 5 225H).
| Feature | Core 9 270H | Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | 128 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel Xe Graphics (96 EUs) (Core 9 270H) and Intel Arc 130T GPU (Core Ultra 5 225H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 9 270H targets Extreme Gaming Laptop, Core Ultra 5 225H targets Professional Content Creation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core 9 270H rivals Ryzen 9 9900H; Core Ultra 5 225H rivals Ryzen 7 9800H.
| Feature | Core 9 270H | Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Xe Graphics (96 EUs) | Intel Arc 130T GPU |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Extreme Gaming Laptop | Professional Content Creation Laptop |
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