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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 6600U vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Ryzen 5 6600U is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 42% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years 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 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 6600U has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 6600U draws 50W less power.

FP7
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LGA1851
Rembrandt
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Arrow Lake-S
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 660M
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 6600U or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 38% faster than the Ryzen 5 6600U on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 47/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 5 6600U?expand_more
38% 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, Ryzen 5 6600U or Core Ultra 5 225?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 Ryzen 5 6600U and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 6600U scores 47/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 6600U or Core Ultra 5 225 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 Ryzen 5 6600U or Core Ultra 5 225?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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