Core Ultra 5 225T vs EPYC 4244P
Core Ultra 5 225T
EPYC 4244P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225T
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225T | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225T | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ 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 225T and EPYC 4244P
Core Ultra 5 225T
The Core Ultra 5 225T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2025 (recentemente). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 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: 26,874 points. Launch price was $299.
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 225T packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the EPYC 4244P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P — a 4% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 4244P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 26,874 against the EPYC 4244P's 27,164 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 4244P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,677 vs 2,602, a 2.8% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,943 vs 11,244 (22.8% advantage for the EPYC 4244P). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225T | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+60% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,874 | 27,164+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,244 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,677+3% | 2,602 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,943 | 11,244+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4244P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 5 225T) vs 28 (EPYC 4244P) — the EPYC 4244P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 225T) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4244P).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225T | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4244P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P). Both include integrated graphics — Arc Graphics (16EU) (Core Ultra 5 225T) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4244P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget, EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X; EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225T | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Arc Graphics (16EU) | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Budget | Entry Server |
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