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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7800X vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i7-7800X is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $114.67 cheaper!

  • Up to 56% more expensive$63.88 vs $178.55
  • Up to 82% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 56% cheaper$178.55 vs $63.88
  • Up to 184% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-7800X has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 11.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7800X has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 23% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 75W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-7800X is $114.67 cheaper.

LGA2066
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LGA1851
Skylake-X
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7800X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 132% faster than the Core i7-7800X on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i7-7800X?expand_more
132% 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 i7-7800X 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 i7-7800X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-7800X scores 28/100, 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 i7-7800X 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 i7-7800X 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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