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 Ultra 5 225T

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc Graphics (16EU), while Ryzen 5 7500F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 112.0 vs 149.3 PassMark/$ ($240 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 7500F

2023

Why buy it

✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Costs $61 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 149.3 vs 112.0 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,727 vs 26,874).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 225T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core Ultra 5 225T

2025

Ryzen 5 7500F

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc Graphics (16EU), while Ryzen 5 7500F needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Costs $61 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 149.3 vs 112.0 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 112.0 vs 149.3 PassMark/$ ($240 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,727 vs 26,874).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 225T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 225T better than Ryzen 5 7500F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 7500F is ahead with a 2.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 225T pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7500F also has the bigger cache pool with 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 225T is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 10 threads.

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

Core Ultra 5 225T is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7500F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 5 225T is 34.1% more expensive on MSRP at $240 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 7500F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 7500F is also 33.3% better value on MSRP (149.3 vs 112.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM5 + DDR5 setup, Ryzen 5 7500F 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 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 10 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 Ultra 5 225T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7500F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	253 FPS	246 FPS
medium	244 FPS	228 FPS
high	206 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	217 FPS
medium	186 FPS	182 FPS
high	153 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	151 FPS
medium	126 FPS	127 FPS
high	98 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	85 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225T Open Ryzen 5 7500F

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	595 FPS	516 FPS
medium	508 FPS	434 FPS
high	420 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	498 FPS	442 FPS
medium	438 FPS	384 FPS
high	370 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	299 FPS	283 FPS
medium	264 FPS	250 FPS
high	246 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225T Open Ryzen 5 7500F

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	672 FPS	668 FPS
medium	672 FPS	668 FPS
high	609 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	668 FPS
1440p
low	672 FPS	668 FPS
medium	588 FPS	668 FPS
high	515 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	606 FPS
4K
low	504 FPS	524 FPS
medium	422 FPS	452 FPS
high	377 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	323 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225T Open Ryzen 5 7500F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	672 FPS	668 FPS
medium	672 FPS	668 FPS
high	672 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	672 FPS	668 FPS
1440p
low	672 FPS	668 FPS
medium	672 FPS	668 FPS
high	611 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	612 FPS
4K
low	550 FPS	668 FPS
medium	501 FPS	590 FPS
high	448 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225T Open Ryzen 5 7500F

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 225T and Ryzen 5 7500F

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.

Ryzen 5 7500F

The Ryzen 5 7500F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,727 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 225T packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7500F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7500F — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7500F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 26,874 against the Ryzen 5 7500F's 26,727 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225T. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7500F.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+60%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+200%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-40%	5 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	26,874	26,727
Geekbench 6 Single	2,677	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,943	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7500F). The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics (16EU)), while the Ryzen 5 7500F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225T	Ryzen 5 7500F
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Arc Graphics (16EU)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 225T launched at $240 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7500F debuted at $179. On MSRP ($240 vs $179), the Ryzen 5 7500F is $61 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 225T delivers 112.0 pts/$ vs 149.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7500F — making the Ryzen 5 7500F the 28.6% better value option.