Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 10-Core 4.9GHz LGA 1851 Desktop Processor

The New Budget Champion for Next-Gen Builds

This is the new “must-buy” processor for a budget-friendly but powerful modern PC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is built on the brand-new “Arrow Lake” architecture, featuring 10 cores (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores) and a 10-thread design that delivers a massive performance punch for its price.

4.9GHz Speed for High-FPS Gaming

This CPU is a beast for mid-range gaming. Its 6 P-cores can boost up to 4.9GHz, giving you the high single-core speed you need for high frame rates in games like Valorant, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty. The 4 E-cores handle all your background tasks like Discord and OBS, ensuring your game runs smoothly.

The “F” Series: Built for Gamers

This is an “F” processor, which means it’s designed for gamers and builders who are already buying a dedicated graphics card. By removing the integrated graphics, Intel delivers this 10-core CPU at an unbeatable price, allowing you to put more of your budget toward a better GPU.

5. What It’s Good For

• Mid-Range Gaming Builds: The #1 use. This is the perfect CPU to pair with a graphics card like the RTX 4060 or 4060 Ti.
• High-Value Productivity: The 10 cores are fantastic for students and home office users who do heavy multitasking, coding, or light photo/video editing.
• New PC Builders: The perfect, low-cost entry point to the brand-new, future-proof LGA 1851 platform.

Good to Knows (CRITICAL INFO – PLEASE READ)

CRITICAL INFO 1: NO INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (“F”)

The “F” in “225F” means this processor does NOT have built-in graphics. You must install a separate, dedicated graphics card (GPU) for your computer to display an image.

CRITICAL INFO 2: NO CPU COOLER INCLUDED

This processor does NOT come with a CPU cooler in the box. You must purchase a separate, high-performance cooler.

• Compufi Recommendation: This is an efficient 65W TDP chip. A good quality single-tower air cooler (like a Cooler Master 212) or a 120mm/240mm AIO is more than enough.

CRITICAL INFO 3: NEW LGA 1851 SOCKET

This is a brand-new CPU socket. It is NOT compatible with older LGA 1700 or 1200 motherboards. It requires a new Intel 800-series chipset motherboard (e.g., B860).

CRITICAL INFO 4: DDR5 RAM REQUIRED

This new platform requires DDR5 RAM. Your old DDR4 RAM is not compatible.

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