Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Tray LGA1851 - AT8076806416 Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is a mid-range desktop processor from the 2nd generation Intel Ultra (Arrow Lake), aimed at modern gaming and productivity configurations on LGA 1851. You get 10 physical cores with a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and Turbo up to 4.9 GHz, sufficient for serious multitasking and high CPU requirements. Built on 3 nm technology with 65 W TDP, which helps with lower consumption and easier cooling. The model is F – without integrated graphics, and comes in Tray variant without a cooler, so from the very beginning you plan a separate GPU and a serious cooler.

What you get

With 10 physical cores and up to 4.9 GHz Turbo frequency, this CPU is a good foundation for gaming on high refresh rates and for heavy applications like compilations, rendering, photo and video processing. 20 MB Intel Smart Cache helps the core keep frequently used data close to itself, which reduces latency and keeps FPS more stable under more loaded scenes. Support for DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, up to 256 GB in Dual Channel mode and Non-ECC strongly orients the processor towards modern gaming and workstation configurations. Intel AI Boost NPU with up to 13 TOPS (Int8) and overall up to 19 TOPS (CPU+NPU) gives you hardware acceleration for AI tasks – from local models to AI functions in creative and productivity applications. Without integrated graphics (iGPU: No) means that the entire thermal and power budget is focused on CPU cores and the NPU, but requires a mandatory separate GPU.

• Processor from the Intel Core Ultra 5 series, part of Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), positioned for modern gaming and productivity desktop systems.
• LGA 1851 socket and FCLGA18W, Tray package, which makes it suitable for the latest generation motherboards and for custom configurations with a cooler chosen by you.
• 10 physical cores with a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and Turbo Boost up to 4.9 GHz for fast response in games, applications and heavy multitasking.
• 3 nm manufacturing process and 65 W TDP, ensuring more efficient operation and lower temperatures compared to older generations with the same class of performance.
• 20 MB Intel Smart Cache, which reduce access to RAM and help for more stable performance in games and applications with many background tasks.
• Support for DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, up to 256 GB, Dual Channel, Non-ECC – good foundation for modern gaming machines and serious productivity systems.
• Intel AI Boost NPU with up to 13 TOPS (Int8) and overall up to 19 TOPS (CPU+NPU) for hardware-accelerated AI workloads and future software functionalities.
• Lack of integrated graphics (iGPU: No), which requires a discrete GPU, but leaves CPU and NPU resources entirely focused on computational tasks.
• Categorized as Desktop processor with codename Arrow Lake and Launch Date: Q1’25, guaranteeing an up-to-date platform and long life ahead.

Who is it suitable for

Core Ultra 5 225F is suitable if you are building a mid-range to upper mid-range gaming machine with a discrete GPU and want a balance between performance, consumption and price. Suitable also for creative work and productivity – lots of RAM, fast DDR5 and hardware AI acceleration all in one. If you are looking for a budget office CPU with integrated graphics or absolute high-end without compromises, better look at other models.

The combination of 10 cores, 4.9 GHz Turbo, DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s and Intel AI Boost NPU makes this processor a very stable foundation for a modern desktop configuration on the new Arrow Lake platform. If you already plan a powerful separate GPU and your own cooler, Core Ultra 5 225F fits perfectly in the picture.