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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225 vs Ryzen 9 7900

The Core Ultra 5 225 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 7900 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $224.34 cheaper!

  • Is 2 years newer
  • Up to 74% cheaper$178.55 vs $402.89
  • Up to 71% better value for money
  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 74% more expensive$402.89 vs $178.55

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 7900 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 14 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 44 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 boosts 10% higher.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 is $224.34 cheaper.

LGA1851
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AM5
Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
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Radeon Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900. It's 3% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7900 than Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
3% 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 9 7900?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7900 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 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 9 7900?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 66/100, Ryzen 9 7900 scores 68/100. 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 9 7900 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 9 7900?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900 is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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