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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225 vs Core Ultra 9 275HX

The Core Ultra 5 225 is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 9 275HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games

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

388FPS

411FPS

724FPS

745FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 225

565FPS

Core Ultra 9 275HX

572FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Core Ultra 9 275HX

790FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

Core Ultra 9 275HX

224FPS

Rust2018

Core Ultra 5 225

351FPS

Core Ultra 9 275HX

359FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Core Ultra 9 275HX

322FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Core Ultra 9 275HX

301FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 9 275HX

76%

Core Ultra 9 275HX ranks 11 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 9 275HX

Core Ultra 9 275HX has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 9 275HX

Core Ultra 9 275HX has 14 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 9 275HX

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 275HX has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 9 275HX

2.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 9 275HX

5.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 275HX boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core Ultra 9 275HX

55W

Core Ultra 9 275HX draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

$190.09

Core Ultra 9 275HX

Core Ultra 5 225Core Ultra 9 275HX

LGA1851

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Intel BGA 2114

Arrow Lake-S

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Arrow Lake-HX

Desktop

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Mobile

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or Core Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 275HX. It's 17% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 65/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 275HX than Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

17% 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 Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 275HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 275HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 76/100 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 Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100, Core Ultra 9 275HX scores 76/100. 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 Ultra 9 275HX 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 Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 275HX is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.