Intel Core Ultra 5 225F vs Intel Core i5-13600KF

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F or Intel Core i5-13600KF - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F was released in Q4/2024.

The Intel Core i5-13600KF has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-13600KF was released in Q4/2022.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is 3.30 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-13600KF has 14 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-13600KF is at 3.50 GHz (5.10 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F or Intel Core i5-13600KF has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F can use up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-13600KF supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 89.6 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-13600KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is manufactured in 3 nm and has 50.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-13600KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 44.00 MB cache.