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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8600G vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Ryzen 5 8600G is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $20.45 more expensive!

  • Up to 7% cheaper$199.00 vs $178.55
  • Up to 1% better value for money
  • Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year newer
  • Up to 7% more expensive$178.55 vs $199.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 8600G has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 30% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8600G boosts 2% higher.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 is $20.45 cheaper.

AM5
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LGA1851
Phoenix
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon 760M
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8600G or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 7% faster than the Ryzen 5 8600G on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 61/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 5 8600G?expand_more
7% 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 8600G 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 8600G and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8600G scores 61/100, 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 8600G 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 8600G 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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