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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 i5-1340P

2023

Why buy it

✅+35.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 225U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌100% higher power demand at 28W vs 14W.

Core Ultra 5 225U

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 14W instead of 28W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (7,846 vs 10,611).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 18 MB).

Core i5-1340P

2023

Core Ultra 5 225U

2025

Why buy it

✅+35.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 14W instead of 28W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 225U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌100% higher power demand at 28W vs 14W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (7,846 vs 10,611).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 18 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 225U better than Core i5-1340P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 5 225U is ahead with a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1340P pulls ahead with 35.2% better Geekbench multi-core. Core i5-1340P also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1340P is the better fit. You are getting 35.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Core Ultra 5 225U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core Ultra 5 225U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core Ultra 5 225U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 i5-1340P Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 225U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
1080p
low	190 FPS	277 FPS
medium	159 FPS	248 FPS
high	133 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	230 FPS
medium	120 FPS	185 FPS
high	99 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	161 FPS
medium	73 FPS	131 FPS
high	59 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	89 FPS

Open Core i5-1340P Open Core Ultra 5 225U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
1080p
low	332 FPS	416 FPS
medium	278 FPS	335 FPS
high	231 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	279 FPS	354 FPS
medium	243 FPS	296 FPS
high	208 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	227 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	276 FPS
medium	151 FPS	237 FPS
high	142 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	188 FPS

Open Core i5-1340P Open Core Ultra 5 225U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
1080p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	421 FPS	461 FPS
high	376 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	342 FPS

Open Core i5-1340P Open Core Ultra 5 225U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
1080p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	461 FPS
medium	465 FPS	461 FPS
high	465 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	410 FPS

Open Core i5-1340P Open Core Ultra 5 225U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1340P and Core Ultra 5 225U

Core i5-1340P

The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.

Core Ultra 5 225U

The Core Ultra 5 225U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1340P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 5 225U's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-1340P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225U uses Arrow Lake-U (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1340P scores 18,594 against the Core Ultra 5 225U's 18,434 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1340P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,374 vs 2,374, a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,611 vs 7,846 (30% advantage for the Core i5-1340P). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P vs 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
Cores / Threads	12 / 16	12 / 14
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+50%	12 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Arrow Lake-U (2025)
PassMark	18,594	18,434
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,782	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,374	2,374
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,611+35%	7,846

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1340P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5 5200 MHz on the Core i5-1340P versus DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400 on the Core Ultra 5 225U — the Core i5-1340P supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core Ultra 5 225U supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-P (Core i5-1340P) and Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 5 225U).

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5 5200 MHz	DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i5-1340P) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core Ultra 5 225U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) (Core i5-1340P) and Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores) (Core Ultra 5 225U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity, Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U; Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Core Ultra 5 225U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use	Productivity	Productivity