INTEL ARK
Core Ultra 5 225F
Arrow Lake mainstream desktop processor with 10 cores (6P+4E), 10 threads, up to 4.9 GHz Max Turbo, 20 MB L3 cache, 65W base TDP (121W max turbo), DDR5 support, no integrated graphics (F-series — dedicated GPU required). Includes Laminar RM2 stock cooler.
Full Specifications
Arrow Lake specifications sourced from Intel ARK — mapped to Evergreen canonical schema
Processor Architecture & Cores
| Codename | Arrow Lake |
| Product Code | Core Ultra 5 225F |
| Total Cores / Threads | 10 (6P+4E) / 10 threads |
| Core Architecture | 6P+4E Hybrid (Performance + Efficient cores) |
| Hyper-Threading | No (Arrow Lake does not use Hyper-Threading) |
| Intel Thread Director | Yes |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B (3 nm) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
Performance & Frequency
| P-core Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| E-core Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Overclocking | Locked |
Cache Hierarchy
| Intel Smart Cache (L3) | 20 MB (shared) |
| Total L2 Cache | 22 MB |
Memory Support
| Memory Types | DDR5-5600 / DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM) |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s (DDR5-5600) |
| ECC Memory Support | Yes (depends on motherboard) |
Thermal & Power
| Processor Base Power (PBP) | 65 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) | 121 W |
| Tjunction (Max Temperature) | 105 °C |
| Thermal Solution | Yes (Laminar RM2 included) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
Integrated Graphics
| Graphics Model | None (F-series — dedicated GPU required) |
| Note | A discrete graphics card is required for any display output |
Manufacturing & Platform
| Process Technology | TSMC N3B (3 nm) |
| Launch Date | Q1 2025 |
| Supported Chipsets | Intel Z890, B860, H870 |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 + 4.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes | 20 (16 PCIe 5.0 + 4 PCIe 4.0) |
Feature Set & Technologies
| Hyper-Threading | No (Arrow Lake does not use Hyper-Threading) |
| Intel Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel VT-d (IOMMU) | Yes |
| Intel AES-NI | Yes |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost | Yes (VNNI) |
| AVX-512 | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
JSON-LD Schema Preview — Intel ARK Source
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