Intel Core Ultra 5 225
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Intel Core i5-12600K

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CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and Intel Core i5-12600K processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

  • Larger L3 Cache: 21 MB shared (21 MB shared vs 20 MB)
  • Newer Launch Date: October 2024 (October 2024 vs November 2021)

Basic

Intel
Label Name
Intel
October 2024
Launch Date
November 2021
Desktop
Platform
Desktop
Core Ultra 5 225
Model Name
i5-12600K
Arrow Lake-S
Code Name
Alder Lake
Intel
Foundry
-
Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake)
Generation
-

CPU Specifications

10
Total Cores
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
10
10
Total Threads
16
6
Performance-cores
6
4
Efficient-cores
4
-
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
-
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
-
Max Turbo Frequency
4.90 GHz
3.3 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.70 GHz
2.7 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency
2.80 GHz
4.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
3.60 GHz
4.9 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.90 GHz
-
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
-
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Yes
-
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
No
-
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
112 KB per core
L1 Cache
-
3 MB per core
L2 Cache
-
21 MB shared
L3 Cache
20 MB
100 MHz
Bus Frequency
-
-
Cache
20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Intel Socket 1851
CPU Socket
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1700
33.0
Multiplier
-
No
Unlocked Multiplier
-
-
Intel AES New Instructions
Yes
7 nm
Technology
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Intel 7
65 W
TDP
125 W
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Processor Base Power
125 W
-
Maximum Turbo Power
150 W
100 °C
Max. Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
-
PCI Express Version
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
5.0 and 4.0
5
PCIe Version
PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
-
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Max Number of PCI Express Lanes
A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.
20
-
Instruction Set
An instruction set architecture (ISA) defines the instructions a processor can execute. Common architectures include x86-64, ARM and RISC-V. The ISA determines software compatibility, while optional instruction extensions add specialized capabilities.
64-bit
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Intel 64
Yes
-
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
-
PCI Express Configurations
PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.
Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4

Memory Specifications

DDR5-5600
Memory Type
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
256 GB
Max Memory Size
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128 GB
2
Memory Channels
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
102.4 GB/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
76.8 GB/s
No
ECC Memory Support
ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.
Yes

GPU Specifications

Intel® Graphics
Integrated Graphics Model
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel® UHD Graphics 770
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Graphics Base Frequency
Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.
300 MHz
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Graphics Frequency
1.45 GHz
-
DirectX Support
DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.
12
-
Execution Units
32
-
Max Resolution (DP)
Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.
7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
-
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)
Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.
5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
-
Max Resolution (HDMI)
Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.
4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
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Number of Displays Supported
4
-
Graphics Output
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
eDP 1.4b | DP 1.4a | HDMI 2.1
-
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Yes
-
OpenGL Support
OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.
4.5
-
OpenCL Support
OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.
3.0
-
Intel Quick Sync Video
Yes

AI Specifications

-
Intel Gaussian Neural Accelerator
3.0
-
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
Yes

Interfaces and Ports

-
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Yes
16
PCIe Lanes
-

Miscellaneous

-
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2
-
Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Yes
-
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Yes
-
Intel Boot Guard
Yes
-
Intel Hardware Shield Eligibility
Yes
-
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes
-
Intel OS Guard
Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single Core
Core Ultra 5 225
2745 +12%
Core i5-12600K
2442
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Core Ultra 5 225
12637 +7%
Core i5-12600K
11784
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core Ultra 5 225
4429 +12%
Core i5-12600K
3954
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Core Ultra 5 225
31559 +14%
Core i5-12600K
27749
3DMark CPU Profile Single Core
Core Ultra 5 225
1193 +17%
Core i5-12600K
1021
3DMark CPU Profile Multi Core
Core Ultra 5 225
9204 +15%
Core i5-12600K
7970