INTEL Core Ultra 5 225F Boxed – 10‑Core (6P+4E) LGA1851 Processor

Description

Overview

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is a boxed (retail) desktop processor from Intel’s Core Ultra (Series 2 / Arrow Lake) family. It combines six performance cores and four efficient cores for a total of 10 cores and 10 threads, reaching up to 4.9 GHz single‑core turbo. The 225F is an ‘F’ SKU and does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Key features

• Processor number: 225F (manufacturer ordering code BX80768225F).
• Total cores/threads: 10 cores (6P + 4E) / 10 threads.
• Frequencies: P‑core base 3.3 GHz, E‑core base 2.7 GHz; max turbo up to 4.9 GHz.
• Cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache (L3); 22 MB total L2.
• Power: Processor Base Power 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power 121 W.
• Socket/Package: FCLGA1851 (LGA1851) — requires compatible 800‑series LGA1851 motherboard and BIOS support.
• Memory & expansion: Supports up to DDR5‑6400 (dual channel); PCIe 5.0/4.0 lanes supported.
• No integrated GPU (Intel® Graphics: n/a) — discrete graphics card required.
• AI/NPU: Integrated Intel® AI Boost (NPU) with published TOPS; DL Boost supported.
• Launch: Listed as launched (Q1 2025) in Intel documentation.

Before purchase check motherboard compatibility and BIOS updates for LGA1851/800‑series support. Confirm with your retailer whether the boxed package includes any additional accessories (manufacturers’ boxed contents vary by region and SKU).