Intel Core Ultra 5 225T

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a 10-core (10-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2025. It is part of Intel's Ultra 5 lineup, which is based on the Arrow Lake microarchitecture. The Ultra 5 225T is compatible with Intel Socket 1851 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm manufacturing process. It features the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core Ultra 5 225T has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 3 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 20 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core Ultra 5 225T features 10 total cores which can process 10 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 10 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core Ultra 5 225T includes an integrated graphics solution called Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.