Core Ultra 5 225U vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Core Ultra 5 225U
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 225U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225U | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 225U | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
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 225U and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
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 7 PRO 4750GE
The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 225U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — a 11% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225U scores 18,434 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE's 18,409 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225U. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225U | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 14+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+12% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-U (2025) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 18,434 | 18,409 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,374 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,846 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225U | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core Ultra 5 225U) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE). The Core Ultra 5 225U includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 225U | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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