Core Ultra 5 225 vs EPYC 4245P
Core Ultra 5 225
EPYC 4245P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ultra 5 225 and EPYC 4245P
Core Ultra 5 225
The Core Ultra 5 225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 31,137 points. Launch price was $246.
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 225 packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the EPYC 4245P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225 versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P — a 9.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 4245P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 31,137 against the EPYC 4245P's 31,135 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,020 vs 12,000 (34.6% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,653 vs 3,347, a 23.1% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,028 vs 14,616 (11.5% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+60% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 31,137 | 31,135 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,020+42% | 12,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,653 | 3,347+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,028 | 14,616+12% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 225 uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4245P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860,H810 (Core Ultra 5 225) and AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4245P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 5 225) vs AMD-V (EPYC 4245P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 5 225) and Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225 targets Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency, EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225 rivals Ryzen 5 8600G; EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores) | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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