Intel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2) Desktop Processor 225 4.9 GHZ 10 cores LGA 1851 (Laminar RM2 Cooler Included)

Intel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2) Desktop Processor 225 (BX80768225)

• Architecture: Arrow Lake-S (15th Generation)
• Core Configuration: 10 cores (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)
• Threads: 10 threads (As with other Arrow Lake-S desktop processors, this model does not utilize Hyper-Threading on E-cores, so the thread count matches the core count).
• Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.9 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.4 GHz
  • Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.3 GHz
  • Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.7 GHz
• Socket: LGA 1851
  • This is Intel’s new desktop socket, designed for Arrow Lake-S and future processors.
  • It maintains the same physical dimensions and cooler mounting hole spacing as LGA 1700, meaning existing LGA 1700 coolers are generally compatible.
  • LGA 1851 exclusively supports DDR5 memory (up to 6400 MT/s) and offers more PCIe 5.0 lanes from the CPU (20 lanes: 16 for GPU, 4 for an M.2 SSD).
• Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3 Cache), 22 MB Total L2 Cache
• Processor Base Power (TDP): 65W
• Maximum Turbo Power (MTP): 121W
• Integrated Graphics: Intel Graphics (The 225 model includes integrated graphics, unlike the “F” variant. This means a dedicated graphics card is not strictly required for display output.)
  • Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
  • Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.8 GHz
  • GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 4
  • Graphics Output: DP2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL 12GHz, eDP1.4b
  • Xe-cores: 2
• AI Acceleration: Includes Intel AI Boost (Neural Processing Unit – NPU) with 13 Peak TOPS (Int8) for accelerating AI workloads. The overall processor performance, including CPU and NPU, is up to 23 TOPS (Int8).
• Cooler: Includes Intel Laminar RM2 Cooler
  • Designed for 65W TDP CPUs.
  • Features a copper base with aluminum fins and a PWM-controlled fan.
• Launch Date: Q1 2025 (January 2025)
• Key Features:
  • Hybrid core architecture (P-cores for demanding tasks, E-cores for background tasks and efficiency).
  • Support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0.
  • Integrated NPU for AI-accelerated applications.
  • Includes integrated graphics, providing display output without a dedicated GPU.
  • Good balance of performance and efficiency for a mid-range desktop processor.

This processor is ideal for users building a new system or upgrading, looking for a capable CPU for gaming, productivity, and content creation, with the added flexibility of integrated graphics, and benefiting from the new Arrow Lake architecture’s efficiency and AI capabilities.