What is the difference between the 225F and the 225?

The 225F has no integrated graphics (F-series), so a dedicated graphics card is required. All other specs — cores, threads, clocks, cache, and power — are identical. The 225F is typically priced lower.

Does the Ultra 5 225F come with a cooler?

Yes. Like the non-F variant, the 225F includes the Intel Laminar RM2 stock cooler.

What GPU do I need with the 225F?

Any discrete GPU will work. Since the 225F uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, even budget GPUs will have full bandwidth. For basic display output, any low-end card is sufficient.

Is the 225F good for gaming builds?

Yes, especially budget gaming builds. Since gamers already have a dedicated GPU, the disabled iGPU saves cost without sacrificing performance. The 65W/121W power profile keeps thermals manageable.

What socket does the Ultra 5 225F use?

LGA 1851, requiring Intel 800-series motherboards (Z890, B860, H870). Not backward-compatible with LGA 1700.

Technical Snapshot

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is a desktop processor for the LGA 1851 platform, based on the Arrow Lake architecture (TSMC N3B (3 nm)). It features 10 (6P+4E) cores and 10 threads, with a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and boost up to 4.9 GHz. The CPU has 20 MB of cache with a 65 W base TDP. Memory support includes DDR5-5600 / DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM).

Use Case: Desktop computing, gaming, content creation
Compatibility: LGA 1851 motherboard (Arrow Lake)
Category: Desktop Processor — Arrow Lake

INTEL

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Brand: Intel
SKU: BX80768225F
Availability: InStock

10 (6P+4E) Cores 10 Threads @ 4.9 GHz | LGA 1851

Cores10 (6P+4E)

Max Boost4.9 GHz

Cache20 MB

TDP65W

MPNBX80768225F

CategoryDesktop Processors

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Key Specifications

SocketLGA 1851

Base Clock3.3 GHz

Boost Clock4.9 GHz

L3 Cache20 MB

Base TDP65 W

MemoryDDR5-5600 / DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM)

Full Specifications

Processor Architecture

Codename	Arrow Lake
Total Cores	10 (6P+4E)
Core Type	6P+4E (Hybrid)
Lithography	TSMC N3B (3 nm)
Socket	LGA 1851

Performance

Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz
Overclocking	Locked

Cache

L3 Cache	20 MB
L2 Cache	22 MB

Memory

Memory Types	DDR5-5600 / DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM)
Max Memory	192 GB

Power

Processor Base Power	65 W
Max Turbo Power	121 W

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

None (F-series — dedicated GPU required)

Product Information

Launch

Q1 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F use?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses the LGA 1851 socket, compatible with Arrow Lake-generation Intel motherboards.

What memory does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F support?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F supports DDR5-5600 / DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM) with a maximum of 192 GB.

How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 (6P+4E) cores and ? threads, with a max turbo frequency of 4.9 GHz.

What is the TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has a base power (TDP) of 65 W.

Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F have integrated graphics?

Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F includes None (F-series — dedicated GPU required).

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Compatible Motherboards

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses the LGA 1851 socket. These motherboards are compatible:

ASRock Z890 NOVA WIFI

Z890 · ATX

ASRock B860 NOVA WIFI

ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE

W880 · ATX

ASUS PRIME Z890-P-CSM

Z890 · ATX

ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI

B860 · Micro-ATX

ASUS H810M AYW GAMING WIFI-CSM