Core Ultra 5 225F vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core Ultra 5 225F

10 Cores10 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 225F

10 / 10

31,541

0.0%

34,293

+8.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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.

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 Ultra 5 225F

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1482%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1401%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

1017%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

306%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

243%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

212%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

122%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

120%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

109%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

109%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

108%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

105%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

104%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

103%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

102%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

100%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

98%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

97%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

96%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

96%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

92%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

90%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

89%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

89%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

88%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

87%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

86%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

86%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

85%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

84%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 8.4% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 225F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core Ultra 5 225F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 (vs $384), it costs 61% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 135% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 225F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+135%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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.

Core Ultra 5 225F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 225F and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 225F packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225F versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225F uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225F scores 31,541 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 8.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,050 vs 18,500 (8.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,653 vs 2,700, a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,028 vs 15,000 (14.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225F vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+380%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+200%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-40%	5 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	31,541	34,293+9%
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,050	18,500+9%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,653	2,700+2%
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,028	15,000+15%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 225F uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 225F supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 5 225F) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 225F) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	24	28+17%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. 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 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core Ultra 5 225F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 225F launched at $231 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($150 vs $384), the Core Ultra 5 225F is $234 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 225F delivers 210.3 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Core Ultra 5 225F the 80.8% better value option.