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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12400F vs Core Ultra 5 225F

The Core i5-12400F is slower than the Core Ultra 5 225F on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $28.84 cheaper!

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Up to 33% cheaper – $159.94 vs $188.78
Up to 10% better value for money

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Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 1 month newer
Up to 33% more expensive – $188.78 vs $159.94

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Core i5-12400F

51%

Core Ultra 5 225F

65%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 14 points higher.

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Core i5-12400F

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core Ultra 5 225F has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-12400F

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i5-12400F has 2 more threads.

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Core i5-12400F

18 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 32% higher base clock.

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Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 11% higher.

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Core i5-12400F

65W

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

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Core i5-12400F

$159.94

Core Ultra 5 225F

$188.78

Core i5-12400F is $28.84 cheaper.

Core i5-12400FCore Ultra 5 225F

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Alder Lake-S

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 5 225F?

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 27% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

How much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core i5-12400F?

27% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

Which is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 5 225F?

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

Is the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?

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

What is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Core Ultra 5 225F?

Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 51/100, Core Ultra 5 225F scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

Will the Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 5 225F bottleneck my PC?

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.

Is it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 5 225F?

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

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