INTEL

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225F | Arrow Lake-S 10-Core AI Desktop Processor

Designed for mainstream gaming and efficient multitasking on the LGA 1851 platform, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225F features 10 cores (6 Lion Cove P-cores + 4 Skymont E-cores) reaching up to 4.9 GHz Turbo clock. With built-in Intel AI Boost NPU, DDR5-6400 memory support, and ultra-low 65W base power draw, it delivers next-gen computing efficiency.

Architecture
Arrow Lake-S
TSMC 3nm Compute Tile
Cores / Threads
10C / 10T
6 P-Cores + 4 E-Cores
Max Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
3.3 GHz Base Clock
Smart Cache
20 MB L3
+ 16MB L2 Cache
Socket & Power
LGA 1851
65W Base / 125W MTP
AI Acceleration
Intel® NPU
13 TOPS AI Compute
For Budget & Mainstream 1080p/1440p Gamers

High Single-Core Speed with Cool, Quiet Operation

The 6 high-IPC Lion Cove Performance cores push smooth frame rates across competitive esports titles like CS2, Valorant, and Fortnite with minimal heat and power consumption.

For Everyday Creators & Multitaskers

On-Device AI Acceleration & Fast DDR5 Bandwidth

Integrated 13 TOPS NPU accelerates Photoshop neural filters, background noise cancellation, and local AI tasks while DDR5-6400 bandwidth keeps workflows fluid.

⚡ Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering

Verified packaging, cache hierarchy, and microarchitecture breakdown

Arrow Lake 3nm Compute Architecture & 65W Power

Arrow Lake 3nm Compute Architecture & 65W Power

Advanced TSMC 3nm compute tile delivers high IPC efficiency with Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores operating at an efficient 65W baseline TDP.

Socket LGA 1851 Pinout & PCIe 5.0 Lanes

Socket LGA 1851 Pinout & PCIe 5.0 Lanes

Built for Socket LGA 1851 motherboards, offering dedicated PCIe 5.0 lanes for discrete GPUs and high-speed NVMe SSDs across B860 and Z890 chipsets.

Integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS)

Integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS)

Hardware NPU neural engine handles background AI tasks and content creation acceleration without taxing compute cores.

High-Efficiency Dual-Channel DDR5 Support

High-Efficiency Dual-Channel DDR5 Support

Native support for DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, delivering high bandwidth for gaming and productivity workloads.

📊 Mainstream 1080p Gaming & Multi-Tasking Index

Normalized gaming frame rate index across esports and modern titles (Paired with RTX 4060 Ti)

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F (10C / 10T Arrow Lake) 100% (Mainstream Baseline)
* Performance metrics represent normalized 1080p Ultra gaming benchmarks.

🛠️ Hardware Synergy & System Pairing Guide

Recommended motherboard, cooling, RAM sweet spot, and power requirements

🎛️
Motherboard
Socket LGA 1851 with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support
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Cooling
Efficient 65W TDP runs cool with standard air coolers
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RAM Sweet Spot
Dual-channel 32GB (2x16GB) Intel XMP kit
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Power Supply
Ideal for pairing with RTX 4060 / 4060 Ti

📋 Technical Specifications Matrix

Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets

Processor Model Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225F
CPU Architecture Arrow Lake-S (3nm Compute Tile)
Socket Compatibility LGA 1851
Total Cores / Threads 10 Cores (6 P-Cores + 4 E-Cores) / 10 Threads
Performance-core Base / Boost 3.3 GHz Base / Up to 4.9 GHz Boost
Efficient-core Base / Boost 2.7 GHz Base / Up to 4.4 GHz Boost
Intel® Smart Cache (L3) 20 MB
Total L2 Cache 16 MB
Processor Base Power (PL1) 65W
Maximum Turbo Power (PL2) 125W
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Intel® AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS)
Memory Support Dual-Channel DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s
PCI Express Lanes PCIe 5.0 (Up to 24 Total Lanes)
Integrated Graphics None (Discrete Graphics Card Required)
Thermal Solution Intel Laminar Cooler Included (Box)

❓ Hardware Q&A & AHW Store Policies

Technical configurations, cooler recommendations, warranty, installments, and shipping

What socket does the Core Ultra 5 225F use?
It uses the new Socket LGA 1851 on Intel 800-series motherboards (such as B860 or Z890) available in our Motherboards Collection.
Does the 225F require a discrete graphics card?
Yes, processors ending in 'F' lack integrated graphics and require a discrete graphics card from our Graphics Cards Collection.
What cooling is required for 65W TDP?
A standard tower air cooler from our CPU Cooler Collection is more than sufficient.
What RAM is recommended?
A dual-channel 32GB DDR5-6000 or DDR5-6400 kit from our RAM Memory Collection.
What is the NPU used for?
It accelerates local AI workloads such as video noise filters, background blur, and AI productivity tools efficiently.
What is AHW Store's official warranty?
100% genuine hardware with authorized warranty. Check our Official Warranty Policy.
What payment and installment options are available?
Pay securely via Credit Card, Cash on Delivery, or 0% installments via valU, Sympl, and banks. See our Payment Methods.
How fast is delivery across Egypt?
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Can AHW Store assemble my PC?
Yes! Build your custom PC using our Custom PC Builder Tool.
What is the return policy?
14-day return and exchange policy for unopened items. Review our Return & Refund Policy.