PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-14600T

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 225T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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6.3% HIGHER MSRP
$255 MSRPvs$240 MSRP

Core Ultra 5 225T

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($240 MSRP vs $255 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,874 vs 27,238).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i5-14600T

2024

Core Ultra 5 225T

2025

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($240 MSRP vs $255 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 225T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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6.3% HIGHER MSRP
$255 MSRPvs$240 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,874 vs 27,238).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 225T better than Core i5-14600T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 5 225T is ahead with a 21.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14600T pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark. Core i5-14600T also has the bigger cache pool with 20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14600T is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 225T is the smarter buy today. Core Ultra 5 225T is $15 cheaper on MSRP at $240 MSRP versus $255 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-14600T is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.4% better PassMark. It is also 4.8% better value on MSRP (112.0 vs 106.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i5-14600T can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 5 225T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14600T Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 225T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
1080p
low	259 FPS	253 FPS
medium	249 FPS	244 FPS
high	207 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	217 FPS
medium	190 FPS	186 FPS
high	151 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	148 FPS
medium	130 FPS	126 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Core Ultra 5 225T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
1080p
low	342 FPS	595 FPS
medium	290 FPS	508 FPS
high	246 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	377 FPS
1440p
low	297 FPS	498 FPS
medium	261 FPS	438 FPS
high	223 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	317 FPS
4K
low	175 FPS	299 FPS
medium	158 FPS	264 FPS
high	151 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	217 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Core Ultra 5 225T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
1080p
low	647 FPS	672 FPS
medium	529 FPS	672 FPS
high	466 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	522 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	672 FPS
medium	490 FPS	588 FPS
high	426 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	439 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	504 FPS
medium	373 FPS	422 FPS
high	338 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	318 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Core Ultra 5 225T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
1080p
low	681 FPS	672 FPS
medium	681 FPS	672 FPS
high	681 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	636 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	681 FPS	672 FPS
medium	681 FPS	672 FPS
high	592 FPS	611 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	550 FPS
medium	480 FPS	501 FPS
high	428 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	393 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Core Ultra 5 225T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14600T and Core Ultra 5 225T

Core i5-14600T

The Core i5-14600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,238 points. Launch price was $255.

Core Ultra 5 225T

The Core Ultra 5 225T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2025 (recentemente). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,874 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14600T packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core i5-14600T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-14600T versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i5-14600T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-14600T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14600T scores 27,238 against the Core Ultra 5 225T's 26,874 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-14600T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,626 vs 2,677, a 1.9% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14600T vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+40%	10 / 10
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+20%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	3 MB (per core)+50%
Process	Intel 7 nm	3 nm-57%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
PassMark	27,238+1%	26,874
Geekbench 6 Single	2,626	2,677+2%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,943

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14600T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-14600T) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 225T) — the Core Ultra 5 225T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-14600T) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 225T).

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14600T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-14600T) and Arc Graphics (16EU) (Core Ultra 5 225T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14600T targets Low Power Desktop, Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-14600T rivals Ryzen 7 7700; Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Core Ultra 5 225T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Arc Graphics (16EU)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-14600T launched at $255 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 225T debuted at $240. On MSRP ($255 vs $240), the Core Ultra 5 225T is $15 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14600T delivers 106.8 pts/$ vs 112.0 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 225T — making the Core Ultra 5 225T the 4.7% better value option.