Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Processor

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (BX80768225) is a mid-range LGA1851 desktop processor built around Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 platform. It pairs 10 cores and 10 threads with a 4.9 GHz maximum turbo frequency and a 3.3 GHz base clock, making it a balanced pick for everyday productivity, content creation and 1080p gaming builds. The chip carries 20 MB of Intel Smart Cache to keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, and it runs at a 65 W base power with up to 121 W maximum turbo power – useful headroom for sustained multi-threaded workloads without demanding an exotic cooler. An Intel stock cooler is included in the retail box. Platform features are squarely next-generation. The processor drops into the FCLGA1851 socket and is validated for Intel B860 and Z890 motherboards. It supports DDR5 memory at speeds up to 6400 MT/s across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB, and adds PCIe 5.0 connectivity for current and upcoming graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. Integrated Intel Graphics is built in, so the system can boot and run a display without a discrete GPU – handy for diagnostics or office-style builds. Verified specifications: socket FCLGA1851; 10 cores / 10 threads; base clock 3.3 GHz; max turbo 4.9 GHz; 20 MB Intel Smart Cache; 65 W base power / 121 W max turbo power; DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, dual channel, 256 GB max; PCIe 5.0; integrated Intel Graphics; multiplier-locked (not unlocked for overclocking); includes Intel stock cooler; 3-year manufacturer warranty. Best suited to builders pairing a new LGA1851 board with DDR5 memory who want a 10-core Intel CPU for mainstream gaming, streaming and productivity. It is less ideal if you need an unlocked multiplier for aggressive overclocking, more than 10 threads for heavy rendering, or platform compatibility with older LGA1700 / LGA1200 motherboards