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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225F vs Xeon 6985P-C

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster than the Xeon 6985P-C on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 months newer
Available for $165.23

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core Ultra 5 225F

723FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

669FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 225F

387FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

218FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225F

763FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

703FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225F

284FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

248FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 225F

800FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

737FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core Ultra 5 225F

369FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

349FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 225F

327FPS

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

63%

Xeon 6985P-C

76%

Xeon 6985P-C ranks 13 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

Xeon 6985P-C

Xeon 6985P-C has 86 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

Xeon 6985P-C

192

Xeon 6985P-C has 182 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Xeon 6985P-C

480 MB

Xeon 6985P-C has 460 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Xeon 6985P-C

2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 65% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Xeon 6985P-C

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Xeon 6985P-C

550W

Core Ultra 5 225F draws 485W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

$165.23

Xeon 6985P-C

Core Ultra 5 225FXeon 6985P-C

LGA1851

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LGA7529

Arrow Lake-S

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Granite Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Xeon 6985P-C?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 20% faster than the Xeon 6985P-C on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 79/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Xeon 6985P-C?expand_more

20% 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 225F or Xeon 6985P-C?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F 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 225F and Xeon 6985P-C?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 66/100, Xeon 6985P-C scores 79/100. 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 225F or Xeon 6985P-C 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 225F or Xeon 6985P-C?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.