Intel

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.30GHz 10-Core CPU

SKU BX80768225
R 3,990.00 ZAR

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About this product

Quick Specs



  • Features 10 Cores (6 Performance, 4 Efficient) for multitasking and efficiency.

  • Boosts performance with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz.

  • Supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory for responsive performance.

  • Integrates Intel Graphics for crisp visuals and smooth media playback.

  • Accelerates AI tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU for faster processing.


Unleash the Power of 10 Cores with an Intel Desktop CPU


The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor delivers a revolutionary computing experience with its innovative hybrid architecture. Featuring 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, this CPU dynamically adjusts to your workload, providing exceptional performance and power efficiency. This makes it ideal for gamers, content creators, and professionals in South Africa who demand seamless multitasking and responsiveness from their Intel Desktop CPU.


Experience Blazing-Fast Speeds with your Intel CPU for Gaming


With a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, the Core Ultra 5 225 handles demanding applications and games with ease. The Performance-cores ensure lightning-fast response times, while the Efficient-cores optimise power consumption for extended battery life on mobile platforms. Whether you are rendering complex 3D models, editing high-resolution videos, or playing the latest AAA titles, this Intel CPU for gaming delivers unparalleled speed and fluidity.


Integrated Intel Graphics for Stunning Visuals


The integrated Intel Graphics provides vibrant visuals and smooth media playback. Enjoy your favourite movies, TV shows, and games in stunning detail, with support for resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz via DisplayPort. The GPU also features advanced capabilities such as H.264 and H.265 encode/decode, AV1 encode/decode, and VP9 bitstream & decoding, ensuring compatibility with the latest video formats.


Accelerate AI Tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU


The Intel AI Boost NPU (Neural Processing Unit) revolutionises AI workloads by providing dedicated hardware acceleration. With a peak throughput of 13 TOPS (Int8), the NPU significantly speeds up AI tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning. This allows you to leverage AI-powered applications and tools with exceptional performance and efficiency.


Future-Proof Your System with Advanced Features


The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is equipped with a range of advanced features designed to future-proof your system. Support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory ensures ample capacity for demanding applications, while PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support enables blazing-fast data transfer rates. Additionally, technologies such as Intel Thread Director, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) enhance performance, efficiency, and security.


FEATURES:



  • Maximise multitasking with 10 cores (6 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores), optimising workload distribution.

  • Experience faster response times with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, enhancing application performance.

  • Enjoy seamless visuals with integrated Intel Graphics, supporting high-resolution displays and advanced video codecs.

  • Accelerate AI-powered tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU, enabling faster machine learning and AI applications.

  • Support up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory for efficient data handling and seamless multitasking capabilities.

  • Connect multiple high-speed devices using PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 for increased bandwidth and performance.

  • Optimise power consumption with Intel Thread Director, dynamically adjusting performance based on workload.

  • Enhance data security with Intel Trusted Execution Technology, protecting sensitive data and applications.

  • Facilitate smooth multitasking with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, improving overall system responsiveness.


SPECIFICATIONS:



  • Essentials:

    • Product Collection: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

    • Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake

    • Vertical Segment: Desktop

    • Processor Number: 225



  • CPU Specifications:

    • Total Cores: 10

    • # of Performance-cores: 6

    • # of Efficient-cores: 4

    • Total Threads: 10

    • Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90GHz

    • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90GHz

    • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.40GHz

    • Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30GHz

    • Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.70GHz

    • Cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache

    • Total L2 Cache: 22 MB

    • Processor Base Power: 65 W

    • Maximum Turbo Power: 121 W

    • Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU: Yes

    • AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

    • CPU Lithography: TSMC N3B



  • Memory Specifications:

    • Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 256 GB

    • Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s

    • Max # of Memory Channels: 2

    • ECC Memory Supported: No



  • Expansion Options:

    • Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0

    • Max # of DMI Lanes: 8

    • Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4: Yes

    • Scalability: 1S Only

    • PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0

    • PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, 1×8+4×4

    • Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 24



  • GPU Specifications:

    • Processor Graphics: Intel® Graphics

    • Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz

    • Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.80GHz

    • GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 4

    • Graphics Output: eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL

    • Xe-cores: 2

    • Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)

    • Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

    • Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz

    • DirectX Support: 12

    • OpenGL Support: 4.5

    • OpenCL Support: 3

    • H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes

    • H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes

    • AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes

    • VP9 Bitstream & Decoding: Yes

    • Intel® Quick Sync Video: Yes

    • # of Displays Supported: 4

    • Device ID: 0x7D67

    • Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU: Yes

    • AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU



  • NPU Specifications:

    • NPU Name: Intel® AI Boost

    • NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13

    • Sparsity Support: Yes

    • Windows Studio Effects Support: Yes

    • AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN



  • Advanced Features:

    • Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.5

    • Intel® Thread Director: Yes

    • Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes

    • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0

    • Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: No

    • Intel® 64: Yes

    • Instruction Set: 64-bit

    • Instruction Set Extensions: Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2

    • Idle States: Yes

    • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes

    • Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes

    • Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes



  • Security & Reliability

    • Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes

    • Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT): No

    • Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes

    • Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE): No

    • Intel® One-Click Recovery: No

    • Intel® Secure Key: Yes

    • Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes

    • Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key: No

    • Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes

    • Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: Yes

    • Execute Disable Bit: Yes

    • Intel® OS Guard: Yes

    • Intel® Boot Guard: Yes

    • Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes

    • Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): No

    • Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): No

    • Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes

    • Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes

    • Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes




WHAT’S IN THE BOX:



  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.30GHz 10-Core CPU x1

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