Intel Core Ultra 5 225

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 brings 10 cores and 10 threads. Clocks run from 3.3GHz base to 4.9GHz boost. 24MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel Xe graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1851 socket with a 65W TDP — about 6.5W per core.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $176.00 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.