Core Ultra 5 225F vs Xeon Platinum 8153
Core Ultra 5 225F
Xeon Platinum 8153
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8153
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225F | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225F | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 225F and Xeon Platinum 8153
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.
Xeon Platinum 8153
The Xeon Platinum 8153 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 32,180 points. Launch price was $3,115.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 225F packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8153 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8153 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225F versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8153 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225F (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225F uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8153 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225F scores 31,541 against the Xeon Platinum 8153's 32,180 — a 2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8153. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225F vs 22 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8153.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225F | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+75% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 22 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core) | 16 MB+433% |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 31,541 | 32,180+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,050 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,653 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,028 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 225F uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8153 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 225F versus 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8153 — the Xeon Platinum 8153 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8153 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 225F) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8153). PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 5 225F) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8153) — the Xeon Platinum 8153 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 225F) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8153).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225F | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+34952433% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 48+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225F | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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