Valorant
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Guilherme_9d14·3h ago
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Core i9-12900KF vs Core Ultra 5 225
The Core i9-12900KF is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $170.44 more expensive!
Core i9-12900KF61% Score
- Up to 129% more expensive – $348.99 vs $178.55
Core Ultra 5 22564% Score
- Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 129% cheaper – $178.55 vs $348.99
- Up to 140% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 225 has a 3% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1851Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-12900KF or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 5% faster than the Core i9-12900KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 61/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i9-12900KF?expand_more
5% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-12900KF or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-12900KF and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-12900KF scores 61/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-12900KF or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-12900KF or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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