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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-620M vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i7-620M 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.

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Up to 35% more expensive – $332 vs $178.55

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Up to 315% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 15 years and 3 months newer
Up to 35% cheaper – $178.55 vs $332
Up to 460% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i7-620M

327FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

724FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-620M

169FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

285FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-620M

181FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-620M

108FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-620M

538FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-620M

208FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

258FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-620M

579FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-620M

334FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-620M

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 58 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-620M

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-620M

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-620M

4 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-620M

2.677 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 23% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-620M

3.333 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 47% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-620M

35W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core i7-620M draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-620M

Core Ultra 5 225

$178.55

Core i7-620MCore Ultra 5 225

Intel BGA 1288

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LGA1851

Arrandale

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

HD Graphics (Ironlake)

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

1066 MHz (DDR3)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-620M or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 829% faster than the Core i7-620M on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i7-620M?expand_more

829% 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 i7-620M 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 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-620M and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-620M scores 7/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-620M 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 Core i7-620M or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.