Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 19 laptops from €634, at an average price of €940.

Above €1099 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 26% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 63 of 247 and delivers 44.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H came out in 2025.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 225H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 260.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has Intel Arc 130T integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H cost?

It is currently fitted in 19 laptops from €634, at an average price of €940.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €1099 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 26% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model 225H
Manufacturer Intel
L2 cache 6 MB
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
L3 cache 8 MB
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 14
Threads 14
Frequency 1,7 GHz
Cache 18 MB
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 28 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,3 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 1,7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,3 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,9 GHz
Performance cores 4
Efficient cores 8
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#63 of 247
Relative performance 44.9%
Laptops 19
Price from €634
Average price €940

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From €1099 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From €705 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From €930 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From €859 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From €1049

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