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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5600G vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Ryzen 5 5600G is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $5.94 more expensive!

  • Up to 5% more expensive$184.49 vs $178.55
  • Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 5% cheaper$178.55 vs $184.49
  • Up to 42% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5600G has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5600G has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 11% higher.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 is $5.94 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1851
Cezanne
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics 448SP
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5600G or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 48% faster than the Ryzen 5 5600G on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 44/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 5 5600G?expand_more
48% 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, Ryzen 5 5600G 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 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 5600G and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5600G scores 44/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5600G 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 Ryzen 5 5600G or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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