Ryzen 5 7500F vs Core Ultra 5 225T
Ryzen 5 7500F
Core Ultra 5 225T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7500F
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($145) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+23%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($145) | ⚠️ 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 Ryzen 5 7500F and Core Ultra 5 225T
Ryzen 5 7500F
The Ryzen 5 7500F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,727 points. Launch price was $179.
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 Ryzen 5 7500F 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 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7500F versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7500F (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7500F 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 Ryzen 5 7500F scores 26,727 against the Core Ultra 5 225T's 26,874 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225T. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7500F vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 10+67% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 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 | 26,727 | 26,874 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,677 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,943 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7500F uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7500F) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T). The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics (16EU)), while the Ryzen 5 7500F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Graphics (16EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 7500F launched at $179 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 225T debuted at $240. At current prices ($145 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 7500F is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7500F delivers 184.3 pts/$ vs 149.3 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 225T — making the Ryzen 5 7500F the 21% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-25% | $240 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $145-19% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 184.3+23% | 149.3 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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