Core Ultra 5 225F vs EPYC 4245P

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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 5 225F

2025

Why buy it

✅+42.1% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4245P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+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).

Core Ultra 5 225F

2025

EPYC 4245P

2025

Why buy it

✅+42.1% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+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

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4245P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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.

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 in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4245P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 5 225F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 225F is the better 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 smarter buy today. Core Ultra 5 225F is at an unclear MSRP at $231 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 42.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The trade-off is that EPYC 4245P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (136.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play 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 overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core Ultra 5 225F Benchmark Check

EPYC 4245P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225F	EPYC 4245P
1080p
low	256 FPS	256 FPS
medium	244 FPS	238 FPS
high	208 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	219 FPS
medium	187 FPS	184 FPS
high	154 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	153 FPS
medium	127 FPS	128 FPS
high	99 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225F Open EPYC 4245P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225F	EPYC 4245P
1080p
low	603 FPS	539 FPS
medium	512 FPS	451 FPS
high	421 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	339 FPS
1440p
low	501 FPS	462 FPS
medium	441 FPS	401 FPS
high	372 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	295 FPS
4K
low	301 FPS	290 FPS
medium	266 FPS	256 FPS
high	248 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	207 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225F Open EPYC 4245P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225F	EPYC 4245P
1080p
low	789 FPS	778 FPS
medium	680 FPS	728 FPS
high	609 FPS	654 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	563 FPS
1440p
low	725 FPS	713 FPS
medium	588 FPS	557 FPS
high	515 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	409 FPS
4K
low	504 FPS	465 FPS
medium	422 FPS	392 FPS
high	377 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	280 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225F Open EPYC 4245P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225F	EPYC 4245P
1080p
low	789 FPS	778 FPS
medium	789 FPS	778 FPS
high	777 FPS	778 FPS
ultra	699 FPS	772 FPS
1440p
low	789 FPS	778 FPS
medium	716 FPS	755 FPS
high	623 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	547 FPS	578 FPS
4K
low	560 FPS	565 FPS
medium	510 FPS	504 FPS
high	457 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	394 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225F Open EPYC 4245P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 225F and EPYC 4245P

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. 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 (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	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