Core i5-13600K vs Core Ultra 5 225

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

Core Ultra 5 225

10 Cores10 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13600K

14 / 20

37,655

+20.9%

31,137

0.0%

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 i5-13600K

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

105%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

105%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

104%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

104%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

104%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

103%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

103%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

103%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

102%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

102%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

102%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

102%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

101%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

100%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

100%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

100%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

100%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

100%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

100%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

99%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

98%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

97%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

97%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

97%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

96%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

96%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

106%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

105%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

104%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

104%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

104%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

103%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

103%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

103%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

102%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

102%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

101%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

101%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

100%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

100%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

100%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

100%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

100%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

100%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

99%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

99%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

98%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

98%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

97%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

96%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

96%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

96%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

96%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

95%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13600K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 225 in both compute-intensive tasks (18.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-13600K	Core Ultra 5 225
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($319)	✅ More affordable ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core Ultra 5 225 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 (vs $319), it costs 37% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 32% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-13600K.

Insight	Core i5-13600K	Core Ultra 5 225
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+32%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($319)	✅ More affordable ($200)

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 i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Core Ultra 5 225

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Core Ultra 5 225

The Core Ultra 5 225 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: 31,137 points. Launch price was $246.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225 — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Core Ultra 5 225's 31,137 — a 18.9% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Core Ultra 5 225
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+40%	10 / 10
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB+20%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	3 MB (per core)+50%
Process	Intel 7 nm	3 nm-57%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
PassMark	37,655+21%	31,137
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	17,020
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,653
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,028

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 225 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: 20 (Core i5-13600K) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 225) — the Core Ultra 5 225 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K) and Z890,B860,H810 (Core Ultra 5 225).

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Core Ultra 5 225
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-13600K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 5 225). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600K) and Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 5 225) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, Core Ultra 5 225 targets Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225 rivals Ryzen 5 8600G.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Core Ultra 5 225
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores)
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop	Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 225 debuted at $240. At current prices ($319 vs $200), the Core Ultra 5 225 is $119 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 118.0 pts/$ vs 155.7 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 225 — making the Core Ultra 5 225 the 27.5% better value option.