Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (BX80768225) – 10‑Core LGA1851 Boxed Processor

Description

Overview

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (BX80768225) is a desktop processor from Intel’s Core Ultra (Series 2 / Arrow Lake) family aimed at mainstream desktop and productivity builds. It uses a hybrid core layout (6 performance cores + 4 efficient cores) to balance single‑thread performance and background efficiency, and integrates an NPU for basic AI acceleration alongside Intel® Graphics.

Key features

• Socket: FCLGA1851 (LGA1851) — fits 800‑series and compatible motherboards supporting the socket.
• Cores / threads: 10 cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient) / 10 threads.
• Frequencies: Performance‑core base 3.3 GHz; Performance‑core max turbo 4.9 GHz; Efficient‑core base 2.7 GHz; Efficient‑core max 4.4 GHz.
• Cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache; 22 MB total L2.
• Power: Processor Base Power 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 121 W.
• Memory: Dual‑channel DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s; supports up to 256 GB (non‑ECC).
• Graphics & media: Integrated Intel® Graphics (300 MHz base, up to 1.8 GHz); hardware encode/decode including AV1, H.264 and H.265; supports multiple displays and modern outputs (DP 2.1, HDMI 2.1 FRL).
• AI & expansion: Integrated NPU (Intel® AI Boost) with 13 TOPS (Int8); PCIe 5.0/4.0 support, up to 24 PCIe lanes.
• Box contents / cooling: Retail (boxed) part number BX80768225 — Intel’s Laminar RM2 cooler is provided in‑box for this Series 2 Core Ultra 5 boxed SKU.

Use this processor in standard desktop systems requiring modern connectivity (PCIe 5.0, DDR5) and basic on‑chip AI and media capabilities. For motherboard compatibility, BIOS support and platform features (for example Thunderbolt or RAID), check the specific motherboard vendor’s support list before purchase.