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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600 vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i5-14600 is slightly 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.

  • Up to 4% more expensive$255 vs $178.55
  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year newer
  • Up to 4% cheaper$178.55 vs $255
  • Up to 6% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14600 has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-14600 has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14600 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600 boosts 6% higher.

LGA1700
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LGA1851
Raptor Lake-R
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 770
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 3% faster than the Core i5-14600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 63/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i5-14600?expand_more
3% 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 i5-14600 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 i5-14600 and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14600 scores 63/100, 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 i5-14600 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 i5-14600 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.

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