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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-N300 vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i3-N300 is quite a bit 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 26% more expensive – $309 vs $178.55

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Up to 92% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 1 month newer
Up to 26% cheaper – $178.55 vs $309
Up to 141% better value for money

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 i3-N300

511FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

724FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-N300

184FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-N300

201FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-N300

202FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-N300

579FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-N300

217FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

258FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-N300

607FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-N300

233FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

247FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-N300

30%

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 35 points higher.

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Core i3-N300

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-N300

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-N300

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N300

0.1 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 3200% higher base clock.

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Core i3-N300

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 32% higher.

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Core i3-N300

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core i3-N300 draws 58W less power.

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Core i3-N300

Core Ultra 5 225

$178.55

Core i3-N300Core Ultra 5 225

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA1851

Gracemont

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-N300 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 121% faster than the Core i3-N300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i3-N300?expand_more

121% 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 i3-N300 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 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-N300 and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-N300 scores 29/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-N300 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 i3-N300 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.