Xeon 6507P vs Core Ultra 5 225
Xeon 6507P
Core Ultra 5 225
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6507P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6507P | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6507P | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Xeon 6507P and Core Ultra 5 225
Xeon 6507P
The Xeon 6507P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 31,233 points. Launch price was $765.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6507P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6507P versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225 — a 13% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon 6507P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6507P scores 31,233 against the Core Ultra 5 225's 31,137 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 6507P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 17,020 (5.6% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,200 vs 2,653, a 18.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,500 vs 13,028 (4.1% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225). L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6507P vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225.
| Feature | Xeon 6507P | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 10+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total)+140% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+50% |
| Process | Intel 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 31,233 | 31,137 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+6% | 17,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,200 | 2,653+21% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,500 | 13,028+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6507P uses the LGA4710 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 DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6507P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6507P) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 225). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6507P) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 225) — the Xeon 6507P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Beechnut City platform (Xeon 6507P) and Z890,B860,H810 (Core Ultra 5 225).
| Feature | Xeon 6507P | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+1500% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+267% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6507P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core Ultra 5 225 includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon 6507P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6507P targets Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server, Core Ultra 5 225 targets Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency. Direct competitor: Xeon 6507P rivals EPYC 9004; Core Ultra 5 225 rivals Ryzen 5 8600G.
| Feature | Xeon 6507P | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server | Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency |
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