The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is a 10-core Arrow Lake-S processor for the LGA1851 platform, combining 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores in a graphics-free (‘F’) design — ideal for builds pairing a discrete GPU. Available in Bahrain at Grey PC.
Specifications
| Total Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 (6P + 4E) |
| Max Turbo Frequency | Up to 4.9 GHz |
| P-core Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel Smart Cache + 22 MB L2 |
| Processor Base Power | 65W (up to 121W turbo) |
| Socket | LGA1851 |
| Memory Support | Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 |
| Integrated Graphics | None (requires discrete GPU) |
| Launch | Q1 2025 |
Compatibility: Requires an Intel 800-series chipset LGA1851 motherboard and a discrete graphics card, since the ‘F’ suffix means no integrated GPU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the ‘F’ mean in Core Ultra 5 225F?
A: It indicates the processor has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required to output video.
Q: Is the 225F unlocked for overclocking?
A: No, only ‘K’ series Intel chips are unlocked. The 225F runs at its rated boost clock.
Q: What motherboards work with the 225F?
A: Any LGA1851 board, including the Gigabyte B760M-K DDR4-successor B860 boards and ASUS B860M-BRO.
Q: Does the 225F support DDR4?
A: No, it’s DDR5-only on the LGA1851 platform.
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See the official manufacturer product page for full technical documentation.
