Core Ultra 5 225F

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 53 (4 reviews)

Released Nov 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Jul 30, 2026

This processor offers efficient everyday performance with PCI Express 5.0 and an integrated NPU. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F scores 53/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Notebookcheck, Tom's Hardware, KitGuru, and TechSpot.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 32 (TechSpot) to 68 (Notebookcheck) — a 36-point spread.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

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Cons

Slow performance(6)
High price(3)
Poor gaming performance(2)
Requires new platform(2)

4 Publication Reviews

Established publication05/2025

Established publicationMay 7, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and 225F bring a breath of fresh air to the mid-range with modern production, good efficiency and integrated NPU for AI applications.

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication11/2024

Major publicationNov 25, 2024

AI summary of this review

The Core Ultra 5 225F barely outperforms the Core i5-13600 in Geekbench despite having fewer cores and threads.

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication06/2025

Established publicationJun 12, 2025

AI summary of this review

Intel's Core Ultra 5 225F is unimpressive and rendered pointless by Intel's own price cuts on superior models.

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication12/2025