Core Ultra 5 225H

The Core Ultra 5 225H is a 14-core / 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.9 GHz from a base frequency of 4.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 18 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 28,802, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Current Gen generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 2,678, while multi-core reaches 12,337. Cinebench R23 multi-core (measuring sustained rendering workload performance) scores 14,526.

The Core Ultra 5 225H fits into the FCBGA2049 socket and supports PCIe 5.0 with 28 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR5-6400 memory at speeds up to DDR5-6400 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). Integrated graphics: Intel Arc 130T GPU — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

The Core Ultra 5 225H is primarily designed for Professional Content Creation Laptop. It features an unlocked multiplier, allowing enthusiasts to overclock beyond stock frequencies for additional performance. Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads). Its primary market competitor is the Ryzen 7 9800H.

The Core Ultra 5 225H has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 20 MB + 18 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: High-end Mobile Cooling.

Performance ranking position: #462 out of all indexed processors.