Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear division of labor between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T delivers comprehensive multi-threaded and single-threaded performance across the Cinebench and PassMark suites, while the Intel Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means every measurable performance category belongs to the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Looking at the recorded data, the Core Ultra 5 225T achieves a percentile ranking of 82 against all CPUs, placing it well above the median. The Intel Processor 300T holds a percentile ranking of 50, indicating it sits at the midpoint of all recorded processors. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 225T is 30468, while the Intel Processor 300T has no average score recorded.

The use-case split is straightforward. For workloads that demand parallel processing, rendering, compilation, or heavy multitasking, the Core Ultra 5 225T is the only option with recorded capability. For the Intel Processor 300T, the absence of benchmark data means its relative performance cannot be quantified, but its specifications suggest it targets basic desktop duties with lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 225T also shows meaningful proximity to established mobile and desktop processors in the database. Its average score of 30468 places it within 0.3 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, and within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i9-11980HK. The Intel Core i5-13600H sits 0.3 percent ahead. These deltas are minimal, indicating the Core Ultra 5 225T competes directly with those processors in aggregate performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Processor 300T uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-S, built on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

The Core Ultra 5 225T integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel Processor 300T does not have a recorded transistor count, but its die size is 163 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, while the Intel Processor 300T is listed under Intel Processor with Raptor Lake generation.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300T provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. These differences directly affect how much data each processor can hold close to execution units.

Memory support also diverges. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded.

PCI Express connectivity shows a lane advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225T, which provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU-only lanes. The Intel Processor 300T provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, while the Intel Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not recorded in the database for these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records any wins in that category. However, the Core Ultra 5 225T has a full suite of individual benchmark scores that provide a quantitative picture of its capabilities.

In Cinebench R15, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 2214 in multi-core and 312 in single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 9227 multi-core and 1302 single-core. Cinebench R23 delivers 21971 multi-core and 3101 single-core. These scores demonstrate strong scaling from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads, with the multi-core figures roughly seven times the single-core results in R15 and R20, and about seven times in R23 as well.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T cover a range of specific workloads. Data compression scores 233998, data encryption scores 18289, and extended instructions score 20083. Find prime numbers scores 284, floating point math scores 82751, and integer math scores 59543. The multithread score is 25358, physics scores 2053, and random string sorting scores 28774. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4348.

The Intel Processor 300T has no benchmark entries in any test category. The database records no Cinebench scores, no PassMark scores, and no aggregate benchmark average for this processor. Its performance characteristics must be inferred from its architectural specifications rather than measured results.

The nearest rival comparisons for the Core Ultra 5 225T provide useful context. Against the Intel Core i9-11980HK, the Core Ultra 5 225T is 0.2 percent ahead in average score. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, it is 0.3 percent ahead. Against the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, it is 0.3 percent ahead. The Intel Core i5-13600H is 0.3 percent ahead of the Core Ultra 5 225T. These margins are all within a fraction of a percent, placing the Core Ultra 5 225T in a tightly contested performance band.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225T runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Processor 300T runs a base clock of 3.40 GHz with no recorded boost clock.

Thermal design power differs by 30 watts. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65, while the Intel Processor 300T has a TDP of 35. Socket compatibility is not shared: the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, and the Intel Processor 300T uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process node and foundry differ completely. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Processor 300T uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². The Intel Processor 300T has no recorded transistor count and a die size of 163 mm².

Cache hierarchy differs at every level. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Intel Processor 300T has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core Ultra 5 225T at 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5. PCIe lane counts differ as noted, and the integrated graphics solutions are different models.

The release dates are separated by roughly one year. The Intel Processor 300T was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31. The Intel Processor 300T has a recorded part number of SRN3K, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has no recorded part number. The Intel Processor 300T has a launch MSRP of $82. The Core Ultra 5 225T has no launch MSRP recorded.

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 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in cache size between the two processors?

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

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only. The Intel Processor 300T supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is higher than the Core Ultra 5 225T base clock of 2.50 GHz. However, the Core Ultra 5 225T has a recorded boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Processor 300T has no recorded boost clock.

Q: Are the two processors compatible with the same motherboard socket?

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

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Processor 300T has no benchmark entries.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the decision straightforward for performance-oriented builds. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T delivers a percentile ranking of 82 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30468. It has substantial multi-core capacity with 10 cores and 10 threads, a large 20 MB shared L3 cache, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its scores in Cinebench R23, 21971 multi-core and 3101 single-core, indicate strong rendering and general processing capability. The nearest rival comparisons show it trading fractions of a percent with the Intel Core i9-11980HK, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, and Intel Core i5-13600H, which places it in a competitive mid-range performance tier.

The Intel Processor 300T occupies a different position entirely. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of the database, and it has no recorded benchmark scores to quantify its performance. Its 2 cores and 4 threads, 6 MB shared L3 cache, and 35 TDP indicate a low-power basic desktop part. Its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz does not compensate for the lack of cores, cache, or recorded benchmark results. The launch MSRP of $82 positions it as an entry-level option, though pricing details are not part of this analysis.

For users who need measured performance in multi-threaded workloads, rendering, data compression, or encryption, the Core Ultra 5 225T is the only processor with recorded data showing capability. For users who prioritize minimal power draw and basic desktop operation, the Intel Processor 300T offers a lower TDP of 35 and dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 support. The socket difference means the choice also dictates the motherboard platform, with Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 225T and Socket 1700 for the Intel Processor 300T. The data supports the Core Ultra 5 225T for any workload where performance matters, while the Intel Processor 300T remains a specification-only option for those who require its specific power and platform characteristics.