Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison
Intel Core 5 220H
Core Ultra 5 225T
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
The Intel Core 5 220H and Intel Core Ultra 5 225T are both active Intel processors, but the recorded data separates them clearly. The Core Ultra 5 225T holds a higher average benchmark score (30468 versus 28574), a higher percentile rank (82 versus 80), and 15 head-to-head wins against 2 for the Core 5 220H. The Core 5 220H still leads in PassMark data compression and integer math. These results point to the Core Ultra as the stronger overall processor, with the Core 5 retaining specialized workload wins.
The Verdict
The data favors the Core Ultra 5 225T for general compute, rendering, and single-thread responsiveness. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21971 is 49 percent ahead of the Core 5 220H's 11198, and its R23 single-core score of 3101 is 40.2 percent ahead of 1853. The Core Ultra also wins PassMark multithread (25358 versus 21884), floating point math (82751 versus 51671), and physics (2053 versus 1478). The Core 5 220H is the data-supported choice for workloads dominated by integer math, where it scores 73555 versus 59543, a 23.5 percent lead, and data compression, where it scores 247921 versus 233998, a 6 percent lead.
The nearest rivals in the database reinforce this split. The Core 5 220H's average score of 28574 sits between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549, a 0.1 percent gap) and the Intel Core i5-12600 (28646, a 0.3 percent gap). The Core Ultra 5 225T's average score of 30468 sits between the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30422, a 0.2 percent gap) and the Intel Core i5-13600H (30548, a 0.3 percent gap). The Core Ultra is a desktop part with a 65 TDP, while the Core 5 is a mobile part with a 45 TDP, and the benchmark results align with that positioning.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?
A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, compared with 28574 for the Core 5 220H. The Core Ultra also ranks at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 ranks at the 80th.
Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 225T win every head-to-head test?
A: No. The Core 5 220H wins PassMark data compression (247921 versus 233998, a margin of 6) and PassMark integer math (73555 versus 59543, a margin of 23.5). The Core Ultra wins the other 15 recorded tests.
Q: What is the largest single benchmark gap?
A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers. The Core Ultra 5 225T scores 284, the Core 5 220H scores 82, and the recorded margin is -71.1. The next largest is Cinebench R23 multi-core, with 21971 versus 11198 and a margin of -49.
Q: How do the nearest rivals position these processors?
A: The Core 5 220H's average score of 28574 is 0.1 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549) and 0.3 percent below the Intel Core i5-12600 (28646). The Core Ultra 5 225T's average score of 30468 is 0.2 percent above the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30422) and 0.3 percent below the Intel Core i5-13600H (30548).
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Despite the lower core count, the Core Ultra records a higher PassMark multithread score (25358 versus 21884) and a much higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score (21971 versus 11198).
Architecture Differences
The two chips come from different architectural families. The Core 5 220H is Raptor Lake, codename Raptor Lake-H, while the Core Ultra 5 225T is Arrow Lake, codename Arrow Lake-S. The Core 5 generation is listed as Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh); the Core Ultra generation is Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake). The Core 5 uses Intel's 10 nm process with Intel as the foundry. The Core Ultra uses TSMC's 3 nm process, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5's transistor count and die size are not recorded.
Cache structures differ as well. The Core 5 has 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, plus 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra has 192 KB of L1 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, plus 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra supports DDR5 memory only and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core 5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no memory bandwidth figure recorded.
PCIe connectivity and integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 exposes Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra exposes Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The Core 5 uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, and the Core Ultra uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. These architectural differences explain why the Core Ultra can lead in multi-threaded tests despite having fewer cores and threads.
Specification Differences
The following table lists only the fields where the two processors differ.
| Specification | Intel Core 5 220H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |
| Series | Not recorded | Core Ultra Series 2 |
| Cores | 12 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 10 |
| Base clock | 2.70 | 2.50 |
| TDP | 45 | 65 |
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1851 |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Arrow Lake-S |
| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |
| Die size | Not recorded | 243 mm² |
| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |
| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |
| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |
| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-31 |
| Launch MSRP | $342 | No recorded launch MSRP |
| Part number | SRQ6SQ5MM | unknown |
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Core Ultra 5 225T wins 15 tests, and the Core 5 220H wins 2. The Core Ultra's most dominant result is Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21971 versus 11198, a margin of -49. That is a much larger gap than the PassMark multithread result, where the Core Ultra leads 25358 to 21884, a margin of -13.7.
The single-core split is also clear. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to the Core Ultra at 3101 versus 1853, a margin of -40.2, and PassMark single-thread goes to it at 4348 versus 3405, a margin of -21.7. In Cinebench R15 and R20, the Core Ultra leads in both single-core and multi-core tests: R15 multi-core 2214 versus 1835 (-17.1), R15 single-core 312 versus 262 (-16), R20 multi-core 9227 versus 7812 (-15.3), and R20 single-core 1302 versus 1102 (-15.4).
PassMark specialty tests reinforce the Core Ultra's lead. It wins find prime numbers by the widest margin in the comparison: 284 versus 82, a margin of -71.1. It also wins floating point math 82751 versus 51671 (-37.6), extended instructions 20083 versus 14642 (-27.1), physics 2053 versus 1478 (-28), data encryption 18289 versus 15216 (-16.8), and random string sorting 28774 versus 28438 (-1.2).
The Core 5 220H's two wins are PassMark data compression (247921 versus 233998, a margin of 6) and PassMark integer math (73555 versus 59543, a margin of 23.5). The integer math win is the strongest relative result for the Core 5. The data compression win is narrow but consistent with the integer result.
Where Each One Wins
The workload split follows the benchmark results. The Core Ultra 5 225T wins every Cinebench test in the comparison, covering R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core modes. It also wins PassMark multithread, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.
The Core 5 220H wins PassMark data compression and integer math. In integer math, its 73555 score is 23.5 percent ahead of the Core Ultra's 59543. In data compression, the Core 5 leads by 6 percent with 247921 versus 233998. The Core Ultra's wins include the two largest margins in the comparison, -71.1 in find prime numbers and -49 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Core 5's integer math margin of 23.5 is its only double-digit win.
The core count difference does not prevent the 10-core Core Ultra from leading in multi-threaded tests, which implies that per-core throughput and architecture drive these results. For rendering and general compute, the data points to the Core Ultra 5 225T. For integer-heavy and compression-focused workloads, the Core 5 220H has the measurable advantage.