CPU
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EPYC 4245P
Core Ultra 5 225F
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 EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 4245P and Core Ultra 5 225F
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Core Ultra 5 225F
The Core Ultra 5 225F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 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: 31,541 points. Launch price was $231.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4245P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225F offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225F — a 9.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The EPYC 4245P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Core Ultra 5 225F's 31,541 — a 1.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,000 vs 17,050 (34.8% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 2,653, a 23.1% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 13,028 (11.5% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225F.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 10+67% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+18% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+60% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+200% |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 31,135 | 31,541+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,000 | 17,050+42% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,347+26% | 2,653 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,616+12% | 13,028 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4245P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 225F).
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 4245P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225F). The EPYC 4245P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)), while the Core Ultra 5 225F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | — |
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