Valorant
1080p@240Hz·11:22 played
JustGGs·2h ago
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16 GB
49%usage
Core Ultra 5 225 vs FX-8370E
The Core Ultra 5 225 is much faster than the FX-8370E on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $121.69 cheaper!
Core Ultra 5 22566% Score
- Up to 284% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 10 years and 6 months newer
- Up to 210% better value for money
- Up to 24% more expensive – $204.20 vs $325.89
FX-8370E4% Score
- Up to 24% cheaper – $325.89 vs $204.20
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1851
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AM3+Arrow Lake-S
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VisheraDesktop
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DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or FX-8370E?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 1550% faster than the FX-8370E on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than FX-8370E?expand_more
1550% 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 FX-8370E?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 66/100 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 FX-8370E?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 66/100, FX-8370E scores 4/100. 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 FX-8370E 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 FX-8370E?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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