Core Ultra 5 225U vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

CPU

GPU

Core Ultra 5 225U

12 Cores14 Thrd14 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

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Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 225U

12 / 14

18,434

+0.1%

18,409

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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 225U

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 14W instead of 35W, a 21W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 225U across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,409 vs 18,434).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 225U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌150% higher power demand at 35W vs 14W.

Core Ultra 5 225U

2025

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 14W instead of 35W, a 21W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 225U across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,409 vs 18,434).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 225U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌150% higher power demand at 35W vs 14W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 225U better than Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE?

Yes. Core Ultra 5 225U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 5 225U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.5% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 225U is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 14 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core Ultra 5 225U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 5 225U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (59.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 14 threads instead of 8/16. 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 Ultra 5 225U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	277 FPS	174 FPS
medium	248 FPS	141 FPS
high	210 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	149 FPS
medium	185 FPS	119 FPS
high	152 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	79 FPS
medium	131 FPS	69 FPS
high	101 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	42 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225U Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	420 FPS	336 FPS
medium	335 FPS	288 FPS
high	295 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	358 FPS	291 FPS
medium	296 FPS	258 FPS
high	266 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	217 FPS
high	219 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	173 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225U Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	461 FPS	433 FPS
medium	461 FPS	366 FPS
high	409 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	262 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225U Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	460 FPS
high	461 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	461 FPS	460 FPS
medium	461 FPS	444 FPS
high	461 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	410 FPS	329 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 225U Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 225U and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 225U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225U versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — a 11% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 225U scores 18,434 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE's 18,409 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225U. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225U vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-U (2025)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	18,434	18,409
Geekbench 6 Single	2,374	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,846	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 225U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 225U	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Socket	FCBGA2049	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-8400	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core Ultra 5 225U) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE). The Core Ultra 5 225U includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (4 Xe Cores)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225U rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.