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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-11980HK vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i9-11980HK 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 137% more expensive – $583 vs $194.14

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Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 9 months newer
Up to 137% cheaper – $194.14 vs $583
Up to 196% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i9-11980HK

306FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

215FPS

222FPS

642FPS

724FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-11980HK

676FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-11980HK

708FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-11980HK

233FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-11980HK

332FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core i9-11980HK

437FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

479FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-11980HK

54%

Core Ultra 5 225

64%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-11980HK

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more cores.

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Core i9-11980HK

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i9-11980HK has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-11980HK

24 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core i9-11980HK has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-11980HK

2.6 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-11980HK

5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core i9-11980HK boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-11980HK

45W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core i9-11980HK draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-11980HK

Core Ultra 5 225

$194.14

Core i9-11980HKCore Ultra 5 225

Intel BGA 1787

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LGA1851

Tiger Lake-H

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 750

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-11980HK or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 19% faster than the Core i9-11980HK on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 54/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i9-11980HK?expand_more

19% 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 i9-11980HK 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 i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-11980HK scores 54/100, 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 i9-11980HK 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 i9-11980HK 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.