Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T across all 17 recorded tests. The 225T wins every single head-to-head comparison, with no victories recorded for the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. The margins are substantial in most workloads, and the largest gap appears in multi-threaded rendering.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 225T scores 21,971 against the 228V's 9,932, a delta of 121.2%. That is more than double the output, and it reflects the difference in core count and power envelope. The gap narrows in single-thread tests but remains decisive: Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3,101 for the 225T versus 1,758 for the 228V, a 76.4% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core tells a similar story, with 1,302 against 916, a 42.1% lead. The older Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a smaller 16.9% delta, with 312 versus 267.

PassMark results follow the same pattern. The 225T leads in integer math by 50.1%, scoring 59,543 versus 39,679. Floating point math shows a 55.2% advantage, 82,751 versus 53,310. Data compression favors the 225T by 34.5%, with 233,998 versus 173,924. Data encryption delivers a 40.3% lead, 18,289 versus 13,032. Extended instructions, often used in AVX-type workloads, show a 35.7% gap, 20,083 versus 14,801. Prime number finding, a heavily single-threaded test, gives the 225T a 69% edge, 284 versus 168.

The PassMark multi-thread score shows a 39.1% delta, 25,358 versus 18,227, while PassMark single-thread shows a 13.3% lead, 4,348 versus 3,836. Physics simulation, a PassMark subtest, favors the 225T by 33.5%, 2,053 versus 1,538. Random string sorting, which stresses memory and cache, gives the 225T a 35.4% lead, 28,774 versus 21,254.

Overall, the 225T delivers an average benchmark score of 30,468, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 228V averages 21,440, which puts it in the 75th percentile. The nearest rivals for the 225T include the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30,422 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30,390 (0.3% slower), and the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30,548 (0.3% faster). The 228V sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at 21,484 (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i9-11900H at 21,367 (0.3% slower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from the same Core Ultra Series 2 family but target different platforms entirely. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is built on the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S variant, and uses the Intel Socket 1851. It is a desktop part. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and is soldered to the Intel BGA 2833 socket, making it a mobile part.

Both chips are manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC, so the transistor geometry is identical. The 225T packs 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the database does not list transistor count or die size for the 228V. The 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, whereas the 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither chip uses simultaneous multithreading, so core count equals thread count.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both parts share the same 192 KB L1 cache per core. The 225T has 3 MB of L2 per core, while the 228V has 2.5 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 20 MB on the 225T versus 8 MB on the 228V. That L3 difference is significant for workloads that rely on large shared data sets.

Memory support differs. The 225T uses DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The 228V also uses dual-channel memory, but the database lists its memory support as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows a major gap. The 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the 228V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes. That makes the 225T far more suitable for discrete graphics and high-bandwidth storage. Integrated graphics differ as well: the 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, while the 228V uses Arc 130V. The database does not record execution units for the 228V's iGPU.

The 225T has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. The 228V runs at 2.10 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost, with a TDP of just 17 watts. That 48-watt difference in TDP explains much of the performance gap, as the 225T has far more headroom for sustained load. The 228V is a low-power part designed for thin laptops, while the 225T is a desktop chip with a conventional power budget.

Release dates differ by about three months. The 228V launched on 2024-09-23, while the 225T followed on 2024-12-31. Both parts are listed as Active in production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21,971 versus 9,932 for the 228V, a 121.2% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9,227 versus 6,491, a 42.2% lead. PassMark multi-thread confirms the pattern at 25,358 versus 18,227, a 39.1% delta.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The 225T also wins every single-core test. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3,101 versus 1,758, a 76.4% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core is 1,302 versus 916, a 42.1% gap. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the 225T leads 4,348 versus 3,836, a 13.3% difference.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 121.2%. The second largest is in Cinebench R23 single-core at 76.4%. The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread at 13.3%.

Q: Are these chips on the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both use a 3 nm process from TSMC. The 225T has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the 228V has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: The 225T supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The 228V also uses dual-channel memory, but its memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which chip has more PCIe lanes?

A: The 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The 228V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes. This makes the 225T much better suited for discrete GPUs and high-speed NVMe storage.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two parts differ. The 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, versus 8 cores and 8 threads on the 228V. Base clocks differ: 2.50 GHz for the 225T versus 2.10 GHz for the 228V. Boost clocks also differ: 4.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.

TDP is the largest specification gap. The 225T is rated at 65 watts, while the 228V is rated at 17 watts. Socket types are entirely different: Intel Socket 1851 for the desktop 225T, and Intel BGA 2833 for the mobile 228V. Architecture names differ as well, with Arrow Lake for the 225T and Lunar Lake for the 228V.

Cache configurations differ. The 225T has 3 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The 228V has 2.5 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 192 KB per core.

Memory support differs. The 225T uses DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The 228V has memory support listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity differs sharply: 20 Gen 5 lanes for the 225T versus 4 Gen 5 lanes for the 228V.

Integrated graphics differ by name and specifications. The 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The 228V uses Arc 130V, with no execution unit count recorded. Market segments differ: Desktop for the 225T, Mobile for the 228V. Release dates differ, with the 228V launching on 2024-09-23 and the 225T on 2024-12-31. The 228V has a recorded part number of SRPMVSRPMU, while the 225T's part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, with deltas ranging from 13.3% to 121.2%. Its average benchmark score of 30,468 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the 228V's average of 21,440 lands in the 75th percentile. The 225T also sits in a higher performance class among its nearest rivals, matching or slightly beating the Intel Core i9-11980HK and AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS. The 228V, by contrast, trades blows with much older parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Core i9-11900H.

The 228V is not without merit, but its merits lie outside raw CPU throughput. Its 17-watt TDP makes it suitable for fanless or ultra-thin designs, and its 4-lane Gen 5 PCIe implementation is adequate for basic connectivity. However, the database contains no benchmark where the 228V wins, so any decision in its favor must rest on power consumption and platform size rather than measured performance.

For anyone building a desktop system, the 225T is the obvious choice. Its 65-watt TDP, 20-lane Gen 5 PCIe, and 20 MB of L3 cache align with what the benchmark scores show: a processor that handles rendering, math, and compression workloads with a large margin over the mobile part. The 228V should only be selected when the platform demands a low-power, mobile form factor, and even then, the performance trade-off is extreme, particularly in multi-threaded tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins every recorded benchmark category. That includes all Cinebench versions, all PassMark subtests, and every head-to-head comparison in the database. There is no workload category where the 228V records a win.

The closest margins for the 228V, meaning the smallest deltas against the 225T, appear in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows a 13.3% gap, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 16.9% gap. Those are still decisive losses, but they indicate that the 228V's architecture is not far behind in lightly threaded tasks. The 228V also holds its own relatively better in data compression and physics, with deltas around 34.5% and 33.5%, compared to the 121.2% gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

The 225T wins by the largest margins in heavily multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 121.2% ahead is the standout, followed by Cinebench R23 single-core at 76.4% and prime number finding at 69%. The 225T also leads by roughly half in floating point math (55.2%) and integer math (50.1%), making it the pick for number-crunching applications.

The integrated graphics comparison does not favor either chip in the recorded benchmarks, since no GPU-specific tests appear in the data. The 225T has 16 execution units in its Arc Xe-LPG Graphics, while the 228V has the Arc 130V, but no performance figures are available for either iGPU.

In practical terms, the 225T is for desktop users who need sustained multi-threaded performance and have access to a standard power supply and cooling solution. The 228V is for mobile users who prioritize battery life and low heat output, but they must accept a large performance penalty in every CPU-bound task recorded in the database.