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Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

12 • 14 • 4.8 GHz • FCBGA2049 (Lehimli)

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12Core
14Thread
4.8 GHzBoost
FCBGA2049 (Lehimli)Socket
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Should I buy it?

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Thin business and student laptops where battery life leads
  • Buyers who want core count without an H-series machine's heat
  • Everyday work with light on-device AI features
Watch out for:
  • 12 TOPS is below the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification bar — this is not a Copilot+ chip
  • 4 Xe-core integrated graphics trails the Arc iGPUs in the H-series parts
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • 12 TOPS is below the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification bar — this is not a Copilot+ chip
  • 4 Xe-core integrated graphics trails the Arc iGPUs in the H-series parts
  • 57 W max turbo means sustained performance depends heavily on the chassis
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

12 Core

12 Core — Total Cores · 14 Thread — Concurrent Threads · 2 Performance — High-performance core · 8 + 2 LP Efficiency — Low-power core · Arrow Lake — Core architecture

12 Core14 Thread2 Performance8 + 2 LP EfficiencyArrow Lake
12 CoreTotal Cores
14 ThreadConcurrent Threads
2 PerformanceHigh-performance core
8 + 2 LP EfficiencyLow-power core
Arrow LakeCore architecture
Frequency

How fast does it work?

Manufacturer's official frequency values.

FREQUENCY

Value that determines single-core performance.

4.8 GHz Boost

4.8 GHz — Maximum boost frequency · 1.5 GHz (P-core) — Base frequency

4.8 GHz1.5 GHz (P-core)
4.8 GHzMaximum boost frequency
1.5 GHz (P-core)Base frequency
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

15 W TDP

15 W — Base Power Consumption (TDP) · 57 W — Maximum turbo power

15 W57 W
15 WBase Power Consumption (TDP)
57 WMaximum turbo power
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Thin business and student laptops where battery life leads

Great fit
Buyers who want core count without an H-series machine's heat

Great fit
Everyday work with light on-device AI features

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
12 cores at a 15 W base power is unusually wide for a thin-and-light chip
12 TOPS NPU brings on-device AI acceleration to the low-power tier
Intel 3 lithography improves efficiency over the Raptor Lake U-parts it replaces
LPDDR5X-8400 support gives the integrated graphics real memory bandwidth
Things to consider
12 TOPS is below the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification bar — this is not a Copilot+ chip
4 Xe-core integrated graphics trails the Arc iGPUs in the H-series parts
57 W max turbo means sustained performance depends heavily on the chassis
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

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Design🇺🇸 United States

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Specifications

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U specifications

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General

Family
Arrow Lake-U (Core Ultra Series 2)
Segment
Thin and Light Laptop
Release Year
2025
Manufacturer
Intel

Core Structure

Cores
12
Threads
14
Architecture
Arrow Lake
Efficiency Cores
8 + 2 LP
Performance Cores
2

Frequency

Base Clock
1.5 GHz (P-core)
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache
12 MB MB

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics
Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores)

Power

TDP
15 W
Max Turbo Power
57 W

Platform

Socket
FCBGA2049 (Lehimli)
Process
Intel 3
Memory Type
LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
Is the Core Ultra 5 225U a Copilot+ chip?
No. Its NPU delivers 12 TOPS, well below the 40 TOPS Copilot+ requires. Intel's Lunar Lake parts carry the qualifying NPU.
How many cores does the 225U have?
12 — two Performance cores, eight Efficient cores and two Low-Power Efficient cores, with 14 threads.
What generation is the 225U?
Arrow Lake, sold as Core Ultra Series 2 — the generation after Meteor Lake's Core Ultra Series 1.
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ManufacturerIntel26 more productsSegmentThin and Light Laptop14 more productsCores126 more productsThreads142 more productsBoost Clock4.8 GHz5 more productsL3 Cache12 MB MB6 more productsIntegrated GraphicsIntel Graphics (4 Xe cores)This is the only product using itTDP15 W6 more productsSocketFCBGA2049 (Lehimli)4 more products
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