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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10920X vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i9-10920X 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 $655.81 more expensive!

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$194.14View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 51% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 4 months newer
Available for $194.14

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i9-10920X

252FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-10920X

652FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

209FPS

222FPS

580FPS

724FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-10920X

205FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10920X

623FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-10920X

330FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-10920X

528FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

565FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-10920X

36%

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-10920X

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i9-10920X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-10920X

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i9-10920X has 14 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10920X

19.25 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 0.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10920X

3.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core i9-10920X has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10920X

4.8 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-10920X

165W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 100W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-10920X

$849.95

Core Ultra 5 225

$194.14

Core Ultra 5 225 is $655.81 cheaper.

Core i9-10920XCore Ultra 5 225

LGA2066

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LGA1851

Cascade Lake-X

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

DDR4

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10920X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 81% faster than the Core i9-10920X on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i9-10920X?expand_more

81% 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 i9-10920X 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 i9-10920X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10920X scores 36/100, 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 i9-10920X 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 i9-10920X 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.