Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T records a full suite of 17 benchmark results, while the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core Ultra 5 225T delivers an average benchmark score of 30468, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs tracked. The Intel Processor 300 sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, meaning the database contains no measurable performance data for it.

The Core Ultra 5 225T wins every measurable category by default, simply because it has data. Its multi-threaded results show particular strength: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 21971 points, Cinebench R20 multicore hits 9227, and Cinebench R15 multicore records 2214. Single-thread performance is equally substantial, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3101, R20 at 1302, and R15 at 312. PassMark results reinforce this pattern. The multithread score is 25358, single-thread is 4348, integer math reaches 59543, floating-point math hits 82751, and extended instructions score 20083.

The Intel Processor 300 cannot be assessed for use-case wins because the database holds no benchmark entries for it. Its specifications suggest a basic desktop role, but the absence of measurements prevents any data-driven conclusion about where it excels. The Core Ultra 5 225T, by contrast, demonstrates clear strengths in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads, making it a versatile option across productivity, content creation, and general computing tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The Core Ultra 5 225T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, integrating 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die. The Intel Processor 300 uses the older Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename, built on a 10 nm Intel process with a 163 mm² die. The transistor count for the Processor 300 is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ dramatically. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 provides 2 cores and 4 threads. This 5x core advantage and 2.5x thread advantage fundamentally shapes their performance envelopes. Clock speeds also diverge: the Core Ultra 5 225T has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no boost clock recorded.

Cache hierarchies reflect the generational gap. The Core Ultra 5 225T allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225T thus has more than twice the L1 per core, 2.4x the L2 per core, and more than 3x the total L3.

Memory support differs as well. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe capabilities also vary: the Core Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel Processor 300 provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in architecture. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, while the Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The Core Ultra 5 225T draws 65 W TDP, while the Intel Processor 300 draws 46 W. Sockets are incompatible: the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, the Intel Processor 300 uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the substantially more capable processor across every benchmark category where measurements exist. Its 10-core, 10-thread configuration with a 4.90 GHz boost clock delivers results that place it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor 300, with 2 cores and 4 threads and no boost clock recorded, has zero benchmark entries and sits at the 50th percentile by default.

The Intel Processor 300 does have one advantage in the database: its launch MSRP of $82. The Core Ultra 5 225T has no launch MSRP recorded. However, the performance gap is so large that the price difference alone cannot bridge it. The Core Ultra 5 225T's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21971 versus the Processor 300's nonexistent benchmark record leaves no basis for comparison.

For users who need multi-threaded performance, the Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice. For users who need single-thread speed, the Core Ultra 5 225T again leads based on its recorded scores. The Intel Processor 300 may serve basic desktop functions, but the database contains no measurements to quantify that role. The data simply does not support choosing the Processor 300 for any performance-sensitive workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468. The Intel Processor 300 has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel Processor 300 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Processor 300 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 W.

Q: Do the two processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, while the Intel Processor 300 uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the win counters show 0 for both processors. This absence of paired measurements means no direct comparison scores exist. However, the Core Ultra 5 225T's standalone benchmark results provide a full picture of its performance, while the Intel Processor 300 has no results at all.

The Core Ultra 5 225T's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21971 demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3101 indicates robust lightly threaded performance. PassMark results show 25358 for multithread, 4348 for single-thread, 82751 for floating-point math, 59543 for integer math, and 233998 for data compression. These figures place the processor at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

The nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 5 225T provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i9-11980HK has an average score of 30422, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 30390, 0.3% different. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30548, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U scores 30364, 0.3% different. These near ties show the Core Ultra 5 225T sits in a competitive band among mobile and desktop processors from previous generations.

The Intel Processor 300 has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score. Its percentile of 50 reflects the median position, but without measurements, that percentile carries no performance meaning. The Core Ultra 5 225T clearly dominates the comparison by virtue of having any data at all, and its specific scores are strong enough to place it well above the median.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 10 versus 2. Thread count: 10 versus 4. Base clock: 2.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz versus not recorded. TDP: 65 W versus 46 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1851 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Arrow Lake versus Raptor Lake. Process node: 3 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. Die size: 243 mm² versus 163 mm². Transistors: 17,800 million versus not recorded.

Cache configuration differs in every level. L1 per core: 192 KB versus 80 KB. L2 per core: 3 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 shared: 20 MB versus 6 MB. Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s recorded for the Core Ultra 5 225T, not recorded for the Intel Processor 300. PCIe lanes: 20 CPU lanes versus 16 CPU lanes, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics: Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU versus UHD Graphics 710.

Release dates differ by nearly a year. The Intel Processor 300 launched on 2024-01-07, while the Core Ultra 5 225T launched on 2024-12-31. The Intel Processor 300 has a launch MSRP of $82, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel Processor 300 has a recorded part number of SRN3J, while the Core Ultra 5 225T's part number is listed as unknown. Both processors have locked multipliers, neither supports ECC memory, and both target the desktop market segment. Production status for both is listed as Active.