Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F brings 10 cores and 10 threads. 24MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1851 socket with a 65W TDP — about 6.5W per core. Clocks span 3.3GHz base to 4.9GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $182.97 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.