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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-1240P vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i5-1240P 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 31% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 11 months 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 i5-1240P

626FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

724FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-1240P

225FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-1240P

214FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-1240P

292FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-1240P

661FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-1240P

236FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

258FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-1240P

693FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-1240P

332FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-1240P

52%

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 13 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-1240P

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i5-1240P has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-1240P

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i5-1240P has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-1240P

12 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1240P

1.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 94% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1240P

4.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-1240P

28W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core i5-1240P draws 37W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-1240P

Core Ultra 5 225

$178.55

Core i5-1240PCore Ultra 5 225

Intel BGA 1744

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Alder Lake-P

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe 80EU

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-1240P or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 25% faster than the Core i5-1240P on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i5-1240P?expand_more

25% 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 i5-1240P 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 i5-1240P and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-1240P scores 52/100, 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 i5-1240P 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 i5-1240P 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.