Core i5-1340P
VS
Core Ultra 5 225U

Core i5-1340P vs Core Ultra 5 225U

Intel

Core i5-1340P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 5 225U

12 Cores14 Thrd14 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1340P

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
111%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
101%
#60
Core i5-1340P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225U

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
115%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
106%
#35
Core Ultra 5 225U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
97%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
92%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-1340P shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.
InsightCore i5-1340PCore Ultra 5 225U
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-1340PCore Ultra 5 225U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 i5-1340P and Core Ultra 5 225U

Intel

Core i5-1340P

The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.

Intel

Core Ultra 5 225U

The Core Ultra 5 225U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1340P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 5 225U's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-1340P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225U uses Arrow Lake-U (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1340P scores 18,594 against the Core Ultra 5 225U's 18,434 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1340P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,374 vs 2,374, a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,611 vs 7,846 (30% advantage for the Core i5-1340P). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P vs 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U.

FeatureCore i5-1340PCore Ultra 5 225U
Cores / Threads
12 / 16
12 / 14
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
4.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
2.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+50%
12 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
5 nm-29%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-P (2023)
Arrow Lake-U (2025)
PassMark
18,594
18,434
Cinebench R23 Multi
10,782
Geekbench 6 Single
2,374
2,374
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,611+35%
7,846
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1340P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5 5200 MHz on the Core i5-1340P versus DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400 on the Core Ultra 5 225U — the Core i5-1340P supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core Ultra 5 225U 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. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-P (Core i5-1340P) and Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 5 225U).

FeatureCore i5-1340PCore Ultra 5 225U
Socket
FCBGA1744
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5 5200 MHz
DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
128 GB+33%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i5-1340P) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core Ultra 5 225U). Both include integrated graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) (Core i5-1340P) and Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores) (Core Ultra 5 225U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity, Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U; Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.

FeatureCore i5-1340PCore Ultra 5 225U
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use
Productivity
Productivity