Core Ultra 5 225F vs EPYC 4245P

Core Ultra 5 225F vs EPYC 4245P Performance Spectrum

Core Ultra 5 225F

10 / 10

31,541

+1.3%

31,135

0.0%

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Core Ultra 5 225F vs EPYC 4245P FPS Benchmarks

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Core Ultra 5 225F vs EPYC 4245P: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core Ultra 5 225F

2025

Why buy it

✅+42.1% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,653 vs 3,347).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4245P, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $231 MSRP, while EPYC 4245P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4245P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4245P

2025

Why buy it

✅+26.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2), while Core Ultra 5 225F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (12,000 vs 17,050).

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 225F better than EPYC 4245P?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. EPYC 4245P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 5 225F is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger fit. You are getting 42.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 10 cores and 10 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 225F is the better buy right now. Core Ultra 5 225F comes in at an unclear MSRP at $231 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 42.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The compromise is that EPYC 4245P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (136.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4245P is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more room to grow and a better platform outlook.

Core Ultra 5 225F vs EPYC 4245P Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core Ultra 5 225F

The Core Ultra 5 225F 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: 31,541 points. Launch price was $231.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 225F packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the EPYC 4245P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225F 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 225F 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 225F scores 31,541 against the EPYC 4245P's 31,135 — a 1.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,050 vs 12,000 (34.8% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225F). 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 225F vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225F	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	31,541+1%	31,135
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,050+42%	12,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,653	3,347+26%
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,028	14,616+12%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 225F uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4245P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 225F versus DDR5-5600 on the EPYC 4245P — the Core Ultra 5 225F supports 14.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 (Core Ultra 5 225F) and AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P).

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225F	EPYC 4245P
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400+14%	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	256 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225F) vs AMD-V (EPYC 4245P). The EPYC 4245P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)), while the Core Ultra 5 225F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225F	EPYC 4245P
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Entry-level Server / Workstation