Intel Core Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.3GHz 10-Core CPU
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.3GHz 10-Core CPU

In stock SKU BX80768225
R 4 179,00

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Full description and specifications

Ten cores, an NPU and Xe graphics on board — a complete modern Intel machine in one part.

Quick Specs

  • 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) / 10 threads
  • 3.3GHz P-core base, up to 4.9GHz turbo
  • 20MB Intel Smart Cache
  • Intel Graphics, 2 Xe-cores up to 1.8GHz
  • 65W base power, 121W max turbo; 13 TOPS NPU

Modern platform, no card required

The 225 is the 225F with Xe graphics enabled — two Xe-cores running to 1.8GHz, which handle 4K playback, multiple displays and light 3D comfortably. Combined with DDR5-6400 support, an AI Boost NPU and PCIe 5.0, that makes it a well-equipped basis for an office, media or general-purpose machine that never needs a graphics card, on Intel's current socket rather than the outgoing one.

Choosing it over the F

Only worth the premium if the integrated graphics will actually get used. In a gaming build with a card fitted from day one, the 225F is the same processor for less. Note also the ten-thread count — Core Ultra drops Hyper-Threading, so it trades thread count for real cores. Xe graphics are a step up on Intel's old UHD parts but still not a gaming GPU; AMD's Radeon APUs remain the choice if you want to game without a card.

FEATURES:

  • Intel Graphics with 2 Xe-cores — no graphics card required
  • 6 P-cores + 4 E-cores at up to 4.9GHz
  • Intel AI Boost NPU — 13 TOPS for on-device AI
  • DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, max 256GB
  • PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 24 lanes

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (BX80768225)
  • Total Cores: 10 (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)
  • Threads: 10
  • P-core Base Frequency: 3.3 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency: 4.9 GHz
  • Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache
  • Processor Base Power: 65 W
  • Maximum Turbo Power: 121 W
  • Socket: FCLGA1851
  • Memory: DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, 2 channels, max 256 GB
  • Integrated Graphics: Intel Graphics, 2 Xe-cores, up to 1.8 GHz
  • NPU: Intel AI Boost, 13 TOPS (Int8)
  • PCI Express: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 24 lanes
  • Warranty: 3 Year

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor
  • Intel cooler (as supplied in the retail box)
  • Documentation

Why Intel?

An NPU plus Xe graphics on a mid-range desktop chip is what makes an "AI PC" claim mean something. Every Intel processor from AZonline is genuine boxed stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.

Key details

SocketLGA1851
Cores10
Threads10
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsYes
Memory typeDDR5
CategoryProcessors (CPU)
BrandIntel
Warranty3 Years
Questions

Before you buy

Which motherboards will this CPU fit?
It uses the LGA1851 socket, so it needs a motherboard with a matching socket. Sockets are not cross-compatible - a chip will not physically fit a board built for a different one. Every motherboard we list shows its socket on the Specifications tab, and it is worth checking the board maker’s support list for a BIOS update if the board is from an earlier generation than the chip.
How many cores and threads does it have?
10 cores and 10 threads. Cores do the work; threads are the number of jobs the chip can keep in flight at once. Games lean on a handful of fast cores, while rendering, compiling and video export scale with the total count.
What sort of cooler does it need?
It is rated at 65W TDP, which is the heat a cooler has to carry away under sustained load. Match or beat that figure with the cooler you choose, and check the What’s in the box list above - some processors ship with a cooler, some do not. Our PC Builder only offers coolers that fit the socket you have picked.
Do I need a separate graphics card with it?
No - this processor has integrated graphics, so it will drive a display on its own. You still want a graphics card for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work, but the machine will boot and run without one.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

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