Core Ultra 5 225U vs Core i7-1360P

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 225U

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

115%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

106%

#35

Core Ultra 5 225U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

92%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1360P

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

109%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

108%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

104%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

101%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

100%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

96%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

88%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1360P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 225U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 225U	Core i7-1360P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 5 225U	Core i7-1360P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

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 225U Benchmark Check

Core i7-1360P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 225U and Core i7-1360P

Core Ultra 5 225U

The Core Ultra 5 225U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-1360P

The Core i7-1360P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,519 points. Launch price was $480.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 225U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, matching the Core i7-1360P's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1360P — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1360P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i7-1360P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225U scores 18,434 against the Core i7-1360P's 18,519 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225U	Core i7-1360P
Cores / Threads	12 / 14	12 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+9%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-U (2025)	Raptor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark	18,434	18,519
Geekbench 6 Single	2,374	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,846	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1360P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225U	Core i7-1360P
Socket	FCBGA2049	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core Ultra 5 225U) / not specified (Core i7-1360P). The Core Ultra 5 225U includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)), while the Core i7-1360P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.