Core Ultra 5 225U vs Ryzen 5 6600H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 225U

12 / 14

18,434

0.0%

18,578

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 5 225U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 6600H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 5 6600H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 5 6600H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Ryzen 5 6600H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 225U and Ryzen 5 6600H

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.

Ryzen 5 6600H

The Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,578 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 225U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 5 6600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600H — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600H uses Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225U scores 18,434 against the Ryzen 5 6600H's 18,578 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 6600H. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600H.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 5 6600H
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+7%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm-17%	6 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-U (2025)	Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	18,434	18,578
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 Ryzen 5 6600H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 5 6600H
Socket	FCBGA2049	FP7
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 (Ryzen 5 6600H). The Core Ultra 5 225U includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)), while the Ryzen 5 6600H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.