Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 10 Cores Desktop Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 10 Cores Desktop ProcessorKey SpecificationsArchitecture: Arrow Lake (3nm process)Cores & Threads: 10 cores (6 Performance-cores 4 Efficient-cores), 10 threadsBase Frequencies:Performance-cores: 3.3 GHzEfficient-cores: 2.7 GHzMax Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.9 GHzCache:L2 Cache: 22 MBL3 Cache: 20 MBThermal Design Power (TDP):Base Power: 65WMax Turbo Power: 121WSocket Compatibility: LGA 1851Graphics: None (requires discrete GPU)AI Features: Supports Intel Deep Learning Boost and frameworks like OpenVINO, ONNX RT, and DirectMLPerformance OverviewThe Core Ultra 5 225F performs comparably to the Intel Core i5-13600, with strong single-core and multi-core performance. It is suitable for gaming, content creation, and general productivity tasks.Pricing & ValueThe processor is priced around $221–$231 and offers a solid performance-to-cost ratio. Alternatives like AMD Ryzen 5 9600X or Intel Core i5-14600KF may provide better value depending on motherboard costs and platform considerations.Compatibility & ConsiderationsMotherboard: Requires LGA 1851 socket, compatible with Intel 800-series chipsets.Memory: Supports DDR5 RAM up to 6400 MHz.Cooling: No cooler included; an aftermarket solution is needed.Graphics: No integrated GPU; discrete graphics card is required.CPU SpecificationsTotal Cores10# of Performance-cores6# of Efficient-cores4Total Threads10Max Turbo Frequency4.9GhzPerformance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.9GhzEfficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.4GhzPerformance-core Base Frequency3.3GhzEfficient-core Base Frequency2.7GhzCache20 MB Intel® Smart CacheTotal L2 Cache22 MBProcessor Base Power65WMaximum Turbo Power121WIntel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPUYesAI Software Frameworks Supported by CPUOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNNCPU LithographyTSMC N3BSupplemental InformationMarketing StatusLaunchedLaunch DateQ1’25Embedded Options AvailableNoUse ConditionsPC/Client/TabletMemory SpecificationsMax Memory Size (dependent on memory type)256GBMemory TypesUp to DDR5 6400 MT/sMax # of Memory Channels2CC Memory SupportedNoNPU SpecificationsNPU NameIntel® AI BoostNPU Peak TOPS (Int8)13Sparsity SupportYesWindows Studio Effects SupportYesAI Software Frameworks Supported by NPUOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNNExpansion OptionsDirect Media Interface (DMI) Revision4Max # of DMI Lanes8Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4YesScalability1S OnlyPCI Express Revision5.0 and 4.0PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1×16 2×4, 2×8 2×4, 1×8 4×4Max # of PCI Express Lanes24Package SpecificationsSockets SupportedFCLGA1851Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2022CMax Operating Temperature105 °CAdvanced TechnologiesIntel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator3.5Intel® Thread DirectorYesIntel® Speed Shift TechnologyYesIntel® Turbo Boost Technology2Intel® 64YesInstruction Set64 BitInstruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Idle StatesYesEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyYesThermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesIntel® Volume Management DeviceYesSecurity & ReliabilityIntel® Standard Manageability (ISM)YesIntel® Secure KeyYesIntel® Control-Flow Enforcement TechnologyYesIntel® AES New InstructionsYesIntel® Trusted Execution TechnologyYesExecute Disable BitYesIntel® OS GuardYesIntel® Boot GuardYesMode-based Execute Control (MBEC)YesIntel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesIntel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesIntel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesWarranty3 YearsNote****Prices, Specifications & Features are subject to change without notice