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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-9700 vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i7-9700 is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $159.47 more expensive!

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CPU

$338.02View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 35% more expensive – $338.02 vs $178.55

CPU

$178.55View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 58% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 10 months newer
Up to 35% cheaper – $178.55 vs $338.02
Up to 114% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

208FPS

222FPS

567FPS

724FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-9700

242FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-9700

225FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

258FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-9700

613FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-9700

642FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-9700

200FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-9700

233FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

247FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-9700

33%

Core Ultra 5 225

64%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-9700

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-9700

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-9700

12 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700

3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700

4.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-9700

65W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Pricehelp

Core i7-9700

$338.02

Core Ultra 5 225

$178.55

Core Ultra 5 225 is $159.47 cheaper.

Core i7-9700Core Ultra 5 225

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-9700 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 94% faster than the Core i7-9700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i7-9700?expand_more

94% 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 i7-9700 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 i7-9700 and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-9700 scores 33/100, 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 i7-9700 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 i7-9700 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.