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