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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7950X vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Ryzen 9 7950X is slightly faster 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 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 184% more expensive$699 vs $178.55
  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 184% cheaper$178.55 vs $699
  • Up to 177% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 7950X ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has 22 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has 44 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7950X has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7950X boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 105W less power.

AM5
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LGA1851
Raphael
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7950X. It's 5% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 65/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7950X than Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
5% 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 9 7950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7950X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7950X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 7950X scores 68/100, 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 9 7950X 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 9 7950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7950X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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