INTEL Core Ultra 5 225F Processor ( 4.9GHz / 10 Cores / 10 Threads )

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F (model BX80768225F) is a 5th-generation Arrow Lake desktop processor built for mid-range PC builders who want modern architecture without paying flagship prices. Fabbed on TSMC's N3B process node, it combines six Performance-cores and four Efficient-cores in a hybrid design — a configuration Intel calls its Thread Director architecture — to distribute workloads intelligently between core types for responsive everyday multitasking and sustained application throughput. On the frequency side, the six Performance-cores run at a 3.3 GHz base and boost up to 4.9 GHz, while the four Efficient-cores operate between 2.7 GHz and 4.4 GHz. This gives the chip the headroom to handle bursty single-threaded tasks as well as sustained parallel workloads. The processor fits the LGA1851 socket and carries a 65 W processor base power rating, with a maximum turbo power draw of 121 W — a manageable envelope that lets builders use a quality mid-tower case without exotic cooling. Intel specifies a Thermal Solution Specification of PCG 2022C and a maximum operating temperature of 105 °C. The 225F includes an integrated Intel AI Boost NPU rated at up to 13 TOPS (INT8 precision), with sparsity support and compatibility with OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, and WebNN frameworks. This enables hardware-accelerated AI features — including Windows Studio Effects — without consuming CPU or discrete GPU resources. Note that the "F" suffix confirms this processor ships without integrated graphics; a dedicated GPU is required. On the platform side, the chip supports DDR5 memory up to 6400 MT/s across two channels, with a maximum addressable capacity of 256 GB. Storage and expansion connectivity is handled via PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 lanes — up to 24 PCIe lanes total — and DMI 4 with 8 lanes connecting to the chipset. Intel Thunderbolt 4 is also supported. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1851 | Lithography: TSMC N3B - Cores / Threads: 10 (6P + 4E) / 10 - P-core: 3.3 GHz base / 4.9 GHz turbo | E-core: 2.7 GHz base / 4.4 GHz turbo - L3 Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache | L2 Cache: 22 MB - TDP: 65 W base / 121 W max turbo - Memory: DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, 2-channel, max 256 GB - PCIe: 5.0 + 4.0, up to 24 lanes - NPU: Intel AI Boost, 13 TOPS (INT8) - Warranty: 3 Years | Launch: Q1 2025 - Integrated Graphics: None (dedicated GPU required)