Quick Specs

• Features 10 Cores (6 Performance, 4 Efficient) for multitasking and efficiency.
• Boosts performance with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz.
• Supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory for responsive performance.
• Integrates Intel Graphics for crisp visuals and smooth media playback.
• Accelerates AI tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU for faster processing.

Unleash the Power of 10 Cores with an Intel Desktop CPU

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor delivers a revolutionary computing experience with its innovative hybrid architecture. Featuring 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, this CPU dynamically adjusts to your workload, providing exceptional performance and power efficiency. This makes it ideal for gamers, content creators, and professionals in South Africa who demand seamless multitasking and responsiveness from their Intel Desktop CPU.

Experience Blazing-Fast Speeds with your Intel CPU for Gaming

With a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, the Core Ultra 5 225 handles demanding applications and games with ease. The Performance-cores ensure lightning-fast response times, while the Efficient-cores optimise power consumption for extended battery life on mobile platforms. Whether you are rendering complex 3D models, editing high-resolution videos, or playing the latest AAA titles, this Intel CPU for gaming delivers unparalleled speed and fluidity.

Integrated Intel Graphics for Stunning Visuals

The integrated Intel Graphics provides vibrant visuals and smooth media playback. Enjoy your favourite movies, TV shows, and games in stunning detail, with support for resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz via DisplayPort. The GPU also features advanced capabilities such as H.264 and H.265 encode/decode, AV1 encode/decode, and VP9 bitstream & decoding, ensuring compatibility with the latest video formats.

Accelerate AI Tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU

The Intel AI Boost NPU (Neural Processing Unit) revolutionises AI workloads by providing dedicated hardware acceleration. With a peak throughput of 13 TOPS (Int8), the NPU significantly speeds up AI tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning. This allows you to leverage AI-powered applications and tools with exceptional performance and efficiency.

Future-Proof Your System with Advanced Features

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is equipped with a range of advanced features designed to future-proof your system. Support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory ensures ample capacity for demanding applications, while PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support enables blazing-fast data transfer rates. Additionally, technologies such as Intel Thread Director, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) enhance performance, efficiency, and security.

SPECIFICATIONS

Essentials

• Product Collection: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake
• Vertical Segment: Desktop
• Processor Number: 225

CPU Specifications

• Total Cores: 10
• Performance-cores: 6
• Efficient-cores: 4
• Total Threads: 10
• Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90GHz
• Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90GHz
• Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.40GHz
• Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30GHz
• Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.70GHz
• Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Total L2 Cache: 22 MB
• Processor Base Power: 65 W
• Maximum Turbo Power: 121 W
• Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU: Yes
• AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU: OpenVINO , WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
• CPU Lithography: TSMC N3B

Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size: 256 GB (dependent on memory type)
• Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
• Max # of Memory Channels: 2
• ECC Memory Supported: No

Expansion Options

• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
• Max # of DMI Lanes: 8
• Intel Thunderbolt 4: Yes
• Scalability: 1S Only
• PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
• PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, 1×8+4×4
• Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 24

GPU Specifications

• Processor Graphics: Intel Graphics
• Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
• Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.80GHz
• GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 4
• Graphics Output: eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL
• Xe-cores: 2
• Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)
• Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
• Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel): 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz
• DirectX Support: 12
• OpenGL Support: 4.5
• OpenCL Support: 3
• H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes
• H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes
• AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes
• VP9 Bitstream & Decoding: Yes
• Intel Quick Sync Video: Yes
• Displays Supported: 4
• Device ID: 0x7D67
• Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on GPU: Yes
• AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU: OpenVINO , WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU

NPU Specifications

• NPU Name: Intel AI Boost
• NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13
• Sparsity Support: Yes
• Windows Studio Effects Support: Yes
• AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU: OpenVINO , WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Advanced Features

• Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.5
• Intel Thread Director: Yes
• Intel Speed Shift Technology: Yes
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: No
• Intel 64: Yes
• Instruction Set: 64-bit
• Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
• Idle States: Yes
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
• Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
• Intel Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes

Security & Reliability

• Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes
• Intel Active Management Technology (AMT): No
• Intel Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes
• Intel Remote Platform Erase (RPE): No
• Intel One-Click Recovery: No
• Intel Secure Key: Yes
• Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes
• Intel Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key: No
• Intel AES New Instructions: Yes
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology: Yes
• Execute Disable Bit: Yes
• Intel OS Guard: Yes
• Intel Boot Guard: Yes
• Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes
• Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): No
• Intel Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): No
• Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
• Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes

What's in the box
1 x Intel Core Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.30GHz 10-Core CPU