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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 120U vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core 5 120U is slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 24% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Available for $178.55

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core 5 120U

644FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

724FPS

Dota 22013

Core 5 120U

234FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 5 120U

215FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 5 120U

308FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 120U

678FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core 5 120U

239FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

258FPS

Minecraft2011

Core 5 120U

710FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 5 120U

332FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 5 120U

56%

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 9 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Core 5 120U has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 5 120U

12 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 5 120U

1.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 136% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 5 120U

5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core 5 120U boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 5 120U

15W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core 5 120U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 5 120U

Core Ultra 5 225

$178.55

Core 5 120UCore Ultra 5 225

Intel BGA 1744

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-U

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 120U or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 16% faster than the Core 5 120U on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 56/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core 5 120U?expand_more

16% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 5 120U or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 120U and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 120U scores 56/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 5 120U or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 5 120U or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.