Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 12 laptops from $699, at an average price of $1388.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 1% faster and its entry price is $112 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 138 of 273 and delivers 28.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

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

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U came out in 2025.

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

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

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

It is currently fitted in 12 laptops from $699, at an average price of $1388.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 1% faster and its entry price is $112 lower.

Specs

Model 225U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 12
Threads 14
Frequency 1,5 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#138 of 273
Relative performance 28.2%
Laptops 12
Price from $699
Average price $1388

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $587 Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From $946 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $899 AMD Ryzen 7 7735U 32.2% From $1000 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699

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