Valorant
1080p@360Hz·06:50 played
AlexHan·1h ago
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64 GB
31%usage
Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core Ultra 5 225
The Ryzen 5 2600 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 5 22566% Score
- Up to 105% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 65% better value for money
- Up to 24% more expensive – $178.55 vs $199
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 2600 has a 3% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1851Zen
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 164% faster than the Ryzen 5 2600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
164% 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, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2600 and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 25/100, Core Ultra 5 225 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 Ryzen 5 2600 or Core Ultra 5 225 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 Ryzen 5 2600 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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