Xeon W-3225 vs Core Ultra 5 225U
Xeon W-3225
Core Ultra 5 225U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Core Ultra 5 225U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Core Ultra 5 225U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W-3225 and Core Ultra 5 225U
Xeon W-3225
The Xeon W-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Core Ultra 5 225U
The Core Ultra 5 225U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3225 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225U (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3225 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225U uses Arrow Lake-U (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3225 scores 18,251 against the Core Ultra 5 225U's 18,434 — a 1% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,150 vs 2,374, a 69.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,100 vs 7,846 (14.8% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225 vs 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core Ultra 5 225U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 14+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+54% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+38% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Arrow Lake-U (2025) |
| PassMark | 18,251 | 18,434+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,150 | 2,374+106% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,100+16% | 7,846 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3225 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3225 versus DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400 on the Core Ultra 5 225U — the Core Ultra 5 225U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3225 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3225) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 225U). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3225) vs 20 (Core Ultra 5 225U) — the Xeon W-3225 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3225) and Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 5 225U).
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core Ultra 5 225U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+700% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3225 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core Ultra 5 225U). The Core Ultra 5 225U includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)), while the Xeon W-3225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation, Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X; Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core Ultra 5 225U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Productivity |
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