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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225 vs Ryzen 7 8840HS

The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster than the Ryzen 7 8840HS on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 1 month newer
  • Available for $178.55

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 7 points higher.

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Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 8840HS has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8840HS boosts 4% higher.

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Ryzen 7 8840HS draws 37W less power.

LGA1851
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FP8
Arrow Lake-S
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Hawk Point
Desktop
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Mobile
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
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Radeon 780M
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or Ryzen 7 8840HS?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 12% faster than the Ryzen 7 8840HS on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 7 8840HS?expand_more
12% 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 Ryzen 7 8840HS?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 Ryzen 7 8840HS?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 66/100, Ryzen 7 8840HS scores 59/100. 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 Ryzen 7 8840HS 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 Ryzen 7 8840HS?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.

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