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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225 vs Xeon E3-1285L v4

The Core Ultra 5 225 is much faster than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 91% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 81% cheaper$178.55 vs $445
  • Up to 246% better value for money
  • Up to 81% more expensive$445 vs $178.55

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 28 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 29% higher.

LGA1851
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LGA1150
Arrow Lake-S
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Broadwell-DT
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel Iris Pro P6300
6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 76% faster than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
76% 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?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 65/100 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100, Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 37/100. 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4 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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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