Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 vs Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16 |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18200 | 21500 |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
Between the Core Ultra 5 225 and Core Ultra 9 285H, the Core Ultra 5 225 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Core Ultra 9 285H wins on cores / l3 cache. Overall, the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 47.8 and the Core Ultra 9 285H scores 51.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Core Ultra 9 285H edges ahead on the Mars Score (47.8 vs 51.2), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Core Ultra 5 225 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Core Ultra 9 285H if you care most about cores / l3 cache. Its strongest claims are cores, l3 cache, tdp, among others. The single most decisive one: Cores — 60.00% more. 16 vs 10.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 or Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H?
Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H leads the current Mars Score by 3.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 if…
Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H if…
Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H has the measurable edge on core count, cache l3 mb, tdp w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H wins
- ▲Cores — 60.00% more. 16 vs 10.
- ▲L3 cache — 20.00% more. 24 MB vs 20 MB.
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 45 vs 65.
- ▲Cinebench R23 (multi) — 18.13% more. 21500 vs 18200.
- ▲Boost clock — 10.20% more. 5.4 GHz vs 4.9 GHz.
Spec comparison
Cores
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Coresⓘ | 10 | 16lead |
| Threadsⓘ | 10 | 16lead |
| Base clockⓘ | 3.3 GHzlead | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clockⓘ | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHzlead |
| L3 cacheⓘ | 20 MB | 24 MBlead |
Platform
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | LGA1851 | BGA |
| TDPⓘ | 65 W | 45 Wlead |
| Integrated graphicsⓘ | true | true |
| DDR5ⓘ | true | true |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 5 225 | Intel - Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (multi)ⓘ | 18200 | 21500lead |
| Cinebench R23 (single)ⓘ | 1980 | 2050lead |