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 a single laptop, which costs $1683.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 26% faster and its entry price is $8 lower.

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 49 of 275 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.

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

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1683.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 26% faster and its entry price is $8 lower.

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

Performance summary

#49 of 275
Relative performance 44.9%
Laptops 1
Price from $1683
Average price $1683

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1675 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1892 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1140

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