
Core Ultra 5 225T vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Core Ultra 5 225T

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225T | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225T | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 225T packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 26,874 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225T. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225T | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,874 | 26,864 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,677 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,943 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225T | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics (16EU)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225T | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc Graphics (16EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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