Valorant
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Core Ultra 5 225F vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Core Ultra 5 225F is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $20.24 more expensive!
Core Ultra 5 225F64% Score
- Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year newer
- Up to 29% more expensive – $170.23 vs $149.99
Ryzen 5 8500G66% Score
- Up to 29% cheaper – $149.99 vs $170.23
- Up to 21% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 6% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
AM5Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Desktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 3% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
3% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 225F and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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