Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Intel Core Ultra 5 225T and Intel Core Ultra 7 258V are both members of the Core Ultra Series 2 family, yet they target entirely different market segments. The Ultra 5 225T is a desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, while the Ultra 7 258V is a mobile processor using the Lunar Lake design. The benchmark data shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy between the two, with the desktop part winning every single head-to-head comparison. The recorded measurements leave no ambiguity about their relative positions.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Ultra 5 225T takes all 17. The Ultra 7 258V does not achieve a single victory in any tested workload. This is not a close contest; the desktop chip dominates across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized instruction tests.

The largest margins appear in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 against 10301 for the Ultra 7 258V, a delta of 113.3%. This indicates that the desktop processor handles heavily parallel tasks with substantially more headroom. The Ultra 5 225T also leads in PassMark multi-thread scoring at 25358 versus 18887, a 34.3% advantage, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core at 9227 versus 6739, a 36.9% gap.

Single-thread performance tells a similar story, though with smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 5 225T scores 3101 against 1872 for the Ultra 7 258V, a 65.7% difference. The PassMark single-thread score shows a narrower lead of 8.2%, with 4348 versus 4018. Even where the mobile chip is closest, it still trails.

Specialized workloads follow the same pattern. The Ultra 5 225T leads in PassMark data compression by 32.4%, data encryption by 35.1%, extended instructions by 36.5%, find prime numbers by 53.5%, floating point math by 44.2%, integer math by 38.8%, physics by 31.2%, and random string sorting by 33.3%. The desktop part is uniformly faster in every measured area.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the superior processor for compute-intensive tasks. Its average benchmark score of 30468 places it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Ultra 7 258V averages 20454 and sits at the 74th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 225T are the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30422 and a delta of 0.2%, along with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 with a 0.3% delta. The Ultra 7 258V, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, which scores 20468 with a -0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 with a 0.1% delta.

For users who prioritize raw processing capability, the Ultra 5 225T delivers more than 48% higher average benchmark performance than the Ultra 7 258V. The desktop chip also offers a 65.7% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 113.3% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Ultra 7 258V, with its 17-watt TDP and mobile BGA 2833 socket, serves a different purpose entirely; its data shows it as a lower-power part that cannot match the desktop chip's throughput.

The Ultra 5 225T uses a 65-watt TDP with 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Ultra 7 258V uses 8 cores and 8 threads with a 17-watt TDP. The choice depends on whether the workload runs on desktop power or mobile efficiency. For sustained compute, the Ultra 5 225T wins every recorded benchmark. For battery-constrained mobile use, the Ultra 7 258V exists, but its performance data shows it trailing across the board.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 and the Ultra 7 258V scores 10301. That 113.3% delta represents a doubling of performance. This test stresses all cores simultaneously, and the desktop chip's 10 cores versus 8 cores, combined with higher clock speeds, yields a massive advantage.

Cinebench R20 shows a consistent pattern. In multi-core, the Ultra 5 225T scores 9227 against 6739, a 36.9% lead. In single-core, the same delta appears: 1302 versus 951, also 36.9%. This suggests that the desktop chip's advantage is not merely about core count; its per-core performance is substantially higher as well.

Cinebench R15 repeats the trend. Multi-core sees 2214 versus 1596.5, a 38.7% lead, while single-core shows 312 versus 285, a 9.5% margin. The single-core gap narrows in this older test, but the desktop chip still wins.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-core dominance. Data compression scores 233998 for the Ultra 5 225T against 176686 for the Ultra 7 258V, a 32.4% lead. Floating point math shows 82751 versus 57372, a 44.2% difference. Integer math delivers 59543 versus 42889, a 38.8% gap. Find prime numbers, which is highly sensitive to single-thread speed, shows 284 versus 185, a 53.5% lead.

The closest contest is PassMark single-thread, where the Ultra 5 225T scores 4348 and the Ultra 7 258V scores 4018, a delta of only 8.2%. Even at its best relative performance, the mobile chip trails. The data shows no workload where the Ultra 7 258V pulls ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V averages 20454.

Q: How much faster is the Ultra 5 225T in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 versus 10301 for the Ultra 7 258V, which is a 113.3% advantage.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the Ultra 5 225T scores 4348 and the Ultra 7 258V scores 4018, a delta of 8.2%.

Q: Do the processors share the same socket?

A: No. The Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, while the Ultra 7 258V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Ultra 7 258V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architecture branches within the Core Ultra Series 2 family. The Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S, while the Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture with the codename Lunar Lake. Both are built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC, but the similarities end there.

The Ultra 5 225T uses a desktop-oriented design with 10 cores and 10 threads. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Its integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units.

The Ultra 7 258V uses a mobile-focused Lunar Lake design with 8 cores and 8 threads. It has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, which is higher than the desktop part despite the lower core count. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are the Arc 140V.

The Ultra 5 225T is a desktop part for Intel Socket 1851, while the Ultra 7 258V is a mobile part for Intel BGA 2833. The desktop chip also has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm²; the mobile chip does not have those figures recorded in the database. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The key differences between the two processors appear in their core configuration, clock speeds, power envelope, and platform support.

Core count differs: the Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The desktop chip has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

TDP is a major separator. The Ultra 5 225T draws 65 watts, while the Ultra 7 258V draws only 17 watts. This reflects their different market segments: desktop versus mobile.

The socket types are incompatible. The Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, and the Ultra 7 258V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Cache configuration differs beyond the core count. The Ultra 5 225T has 3 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3, while the Ultra 7 258V has 2.5 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3.

Memory support diverges: the Ultra 5 225T uses DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ultra 7 258V uses LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The mobile chip actually offers higher memory bandwidth despite its lower overall performance.

PCIe lane count differs significantly. The Ultra 5 225T provides 20 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 258V provides only 4 Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU, while the Ultra 7 258V uses the Arc 140V.

Release dates also differ. The Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31, while the Ultra 7 258V was released on 2024-09-23. Both remain in active production status.