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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225 vs Core i5-10600KF

The Core Ultra 5 225 is much faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $49.14 more expensive!

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$194.14View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 50% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 9 months newer
Available for $194.14

CPU

$145.00View CPUAll CPUs

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 Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Core i5-10600KF

254FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

Core i5-10600KF

209FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Core i5-10600KF

653FPS

Fortnite2017

326FPS

330FPS

724FPS

582FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Core i5-10600KF

624FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Core i5-10600KF

205FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 225

565FPS

Core i5-10600KF

528FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

64%

Core i5-10600KF

36%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 28 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i5-10600KF

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i5-10600KF

Core i5-10600KF has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core i5-10600KF

12 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz

Core i5-10600KF has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.8 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core i5-10600KF

95W

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

$194.14

Core i5-10600KF

$145.00

Core i5-10600KF is $49.14 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 225Core i5-10600KF

LGA1851

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LGA1200

Arrow Lake-S

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Comet Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 78% faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

78% 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 Ultra 5 225 or Core i5-10600KF?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 Ultra 5 225 and Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 64/100, Core i5-10600KF scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 5 225 or Core i5-10600KF 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 Ultra 5 225 or Core i5-10600KF?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.