Core Ultra 5 225U vs Core Ultra 5 245KF
The Core Ultra 5 225U is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 245KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF has 12 MB more L3 cache.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts 8% higher.
Integrated
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LGA1851Arrow Lake-U
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SMobile
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5), 8400 MHz (LPDDR5X)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225U or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 165% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225U on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Core Ultra 5 225U?expand_more
165% 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 225U or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 61/100 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 225U and Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225U scores 23/100, Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 61/100. 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 225U or Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 225U or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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