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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is slightly 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.

  • Is 4 months newer
  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $178.55

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 22 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 44 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX draws 10W less power.

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Sockethelp
LGA1851
Dragon Range
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-S
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon 610M
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 8% faster than the Ryzen 9 8940HX on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 69/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more
8% 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 8940HX 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 64/100 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 8940HX and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 69/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 8940HX or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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