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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core m3-6Y30 vs Core Ultra 5 225F

The Core m3-6Y30 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 225F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 22% more expensive – $281 vs $167.75

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Up to 187% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 6 months newer
Up to 22% cheaper – $167.75 vs $281
Up to 249% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

144FPS

387FPS

411FPS

723FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core m3-6Y30

191FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

Valorant2020

Core m3-6Y30

545FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

763FPS

Dota 22013

Core m3-6Y30

171FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

285FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core m3-6Y30

372FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

386FPS

Minecraft2011

Core m3-6Y30

576FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

800FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core m3-6Y30

168FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

369FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core m3-6Y30

14%

Core Ultra 5 225F

64%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 50 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core m3-6Y30

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core Ultra 5 225F has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core m3-6Y30

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core Ultra 5 225F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core m3-6Y30

4 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core m3-6Y30

0.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 267% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core m3-6Y30

2.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 123% higher.

TDPhelp

Core m3-6Y30

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Core m3-6Y30 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core m3-6Y30

Core Ultra 5 225F

$167.75

Core m3-6Y30Core Ultra 5 225F

Intel BGA 1515

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Skylake-Y

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 515

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No Integrated Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core m3-6Y30 or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 357% faster than the Core m3-6Y30 on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 14/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core m3-6Y30?expand_more

357% 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 m3-6Y30 or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F 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 m3-6Y30 and Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

Performance: Core m3-6Y30 scores 14/100, Core Ultra 5 225F 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 m3-6Y30 or Core Ultra 5 225F 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 m3-6Y30 or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.