Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Intel
Current comparison price
$160Value 84 · Balanced
from 3 offers at 3 retailers · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- B Gaming
- B Productivity
- B Performance per Watt
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in United States · USD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
AMD
Current comparison price
$250Value 67 · Balanced
from 2 offers at 2 retailers · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- A Gaming
- A Performance per Watt
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- A Gaming
- C Productivity
- A Performance per Watt
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 leads in 1 scenarios, AMD Ryzen 5 9600 in 2, 0 even. AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is ahead for Gaming, Performance per Watt. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has the higher Value under these priorities (84 vs 67).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 costs less right now ($160 vs $250, 36% apart).
How priorities change the comparison Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has higher Value under 2 presets · AMD Ryzen 5 9600 under 2 · 0 even
| Priority | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 67 | ||
| 75 | 84 | ||
| 18 | 13 | ||
| 71 | 91 |
Pick a preset to compare under it: the whole page follows. Within 2 points counts as even.
Price difference and break-even price
Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Current comparison price
$160 Value 84
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 keeps the higher Value up to $218 (with AMD Ryzen 5 9600 at $250).
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
Current comparison price
$250 Value 67
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 matches the Value of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (at $160) at $183 or less.
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600
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Performance and key differences
What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.
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| Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | B #108 | A #41 |
| Productivity | B #86 | C #92 |
| Performance per Watt | B #53 | A #15 |
| Multi-core performance | 857 | 827 |
| Single-core performance | 930 | 1,074 |
| Gaming performance | 885 | 1,028 |
Where each one leads
- Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities · Higher cores · More offers
- Better grade for Gaming · Lower TDP
Specifications compared
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
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| Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores and cache | ||
| Cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| Threads | 10 threads | 12 threads |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| Boost clock | 4,900 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM5 |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Power and process | ||
| TDP | 121 W | 88 W |
| Process node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Product | ||
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S | Granite Ridge |
Not tracked means the source data does not have this fact. It is not assumed to be absent.
Which one to choose: where each wins
Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 fits better when…
- the job is Productivity: higher capability grade
- Multi-core performance matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- the budget decides: 36% lower current price
- Cores matters: 10 cores vs 6 cores
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 fits better when…
- the job is Gaming, Performance per Watt: higher capability grade
- Single-core performance matters: higher index
- Gaming performance matters: higher index
- L3 cache matters: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- lower TDP matters: 88 W vs 121 W
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F — same A-tier capability for Gaming, about $55 cheaper · Value 83.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
Questions and methodology
Which one is better, Intel Core Ultra 5 225 or AMD Ryzen 5 9600?
It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.
Which has the higher Value right now?
Under Balanced, Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has the higher Value (84 vs 67) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.
At what price does the answer change?
Under Balanced, with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at its current price, AMD Ryzen 5 9600 reaches equal Value at $183. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 leads in 1 scenarios, AMD Ryzen 5 9600 in 2, 0 even. AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is ahead for Gaming, Performance per Watt.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in United States, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.