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Description
xQuick Specs
- Features 10 Cores (6 Performance, 4 Efficient) for multitasking and efficiency.
- Boosts performance with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz.
- Supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory for responsive performance.
- Integrates Intel Graphics for crisp visuals and smooth media playback.
- Accelerates AI tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU for faster processing.
Unleash the Power of 10 Cores with an Intel Desktop CPU
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor delivers a revolutionary computing experience with its innovative hybrid architecture. Featuring 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, this CPU dynamically adjusts to your workload, providing exceptional performance and power efficiency. This makes it ideal for gamers, content creators, and professionals in South Africa who demand seamless multitasking and responsiveness from their Intel Desktop CPU.
Experience Blazing-Fast Speeds with your Intel CPU for Gaming
With a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, the Core Ultra 5 225 handles demanding applications and games with ease. The Performance-cores ensure lightning-fast response times, while the Efficient-cores optimise power consumption for extended battery life on mobile platforms. Whether you are rendering complex 3D models, editing high-resolution videos, or playing the latest AAA titles, this Intel CPU for gaming delivers unparalleled speed and fluidity.
Integrated Intel Graphics for Stunning Visuals
The integrated Intel Graphics provides vibrant visuals and smooth media playback. Enjoy your favourite movies, TV shows, and games in stunning detail, with support for resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz via DisplayPort. The GPU also features advanced capabilities such as H.264 and H.265 encode/decode, AV1 encode/decode, and VP9 bitstream & decoding, ensuring compatibility with the latest video formats.
Accelerate AI Tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU
The Intel AI Boost NPU (Neural Processing Unit) revolutionises AI workloads by providing dedicated hardware acceleration. With a peak throughput of 13 TOPS (Int8), the NPU significantly speeds up AI tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning. This allows you to leverage AI-powered applications and tools with exceptional performance and efficiency.
Future-Proof Your System with Advanced Features
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is equipped with a range of advanced features designed to future-proof your system. Support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory ensures ample capacity for demanding applications, while PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support enables blazing-fast data transfer rates. Additionally, technologies such as Intel Thread Director, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) enhance performance, efficiency, and security.
FEATURES:
- Maximise multitasking with 10 cores (6 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores), optimising workload distribution.
- Experience faster response times with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.90GHz, enhancing application performance.
- Enjoy seamless visuals with integrated Intel Graphics, supporting high-resolution displays and advanced video codecs.
- Accelerate AI-powered tasks with Intel AI Boost NPU, enabling faster machine learning and AI applications.
- Support up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory for efficient data handling and seamless multitasking capabilities.
- Connect multiple high-speed devices using PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 for increased bandwidth and performance.
- Optimise power consumption with Intel Thread Director, dynamically adjusting performance based on workload.
- Enhance data security with Intel Trusted Execution Technology, protecting sensitive data and applications.
- Facilitate smooth multitasking with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, improving overall system responsiveness.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Essentials:
- Product Collection: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake
- Vertical Segment: Desktop
- Processor Number: 225
- CPU Specifications:
- Total Cores: 10
- # of Performance-cores: 6
- # of Efficient-cores: 4
- Total Threads: 10
- Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.40GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30GHz
- Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.70GHz
- Cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache: 22 MB
- Processor Base Power: 65 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 121 W
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU: Yes
- AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
- CPU Lithography: TSMC N3B
- Memory Specifications:
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 256 GB
- Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
- Max # of Memory Channels: 2
- ECC Memory Supported: No
- Expansion Options:
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes: 8
- Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4: Yes
- Scalability: 1S Only
- PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, 1×8+4×4
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 24
- GPU Specifications:
- Processor Graphics: Intel® Graphics
- Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.80GHz
- GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 4
- Graphics Output: eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL
- Xe-cores: 2
- Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)
- Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz
- DirectX Support: 12
- OpenGL Support: 4.5
- OpenCL Support: 3
- H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes
- H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes
- AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes
- VP9 Bitstream & Decoding: Yes
- Intel® Quick Sync Video: Yes
- # of Displays Supported: 4
- Device ID: 0x7D67
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU: Yes
- AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU
- NPU Specifications:
- NPU Name: Intel® AI Boost
- NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13
- Sparsity Support: Yes
- Windows Studio Effects Support: Yes
- AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
- Advanced Features:
- Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.5
- Intel® Thread Director: Yes
- Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
- Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: No
- Intel® 64: Yes
- Instruction Set: 64-bit
- Instruction Set Extensions: Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
- Idle States: Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
- Security & Reliability
- Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes
- Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT): No
- Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes
- Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE): No
- Intel® One-Click Recovery: No
- Intel® Secure Key: Yes
- Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes
- Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key: No
- Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes
- Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: Yes
- Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Intel® OS Guard: Yes
- Intel® Boot Guard: Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes
- Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): No
- Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): No
- Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225 LGA1851 3.30GHz 10-Core CPU x1
Additional Information
xShipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
FAQ
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Why Choose Us
FAQ
Same and next day delivery in Gauteng, R99 nationwide shipping - Customer service to be proud of.
Shipping - when can I expect my ordered item delivered?
Local Gauteng shipping is 1 - 2 days. We pride ourselves in getting ordered that are done before 11am to be shipped the same day.
National is between 2 - 4 days.
Excludes weekends and public holidays
What is PC SPOT Product Warranty like?
General product warranty for items that are international, is 12 months. Refurbished items carry a 12 month warranty. This warranty applies unless otherwise listed by the supplier. All warranties are carried by the item supplier and PC SPOT is not involved in warranty decisions or processes. If you have a warranty issue, PC SPOT will let you know the procedure to follow:
1) in an email to info@pcspot.co.za, describe the issue, along with any supporting information, the item purchase date and order number
2) PC SPOT will create a RMA request to the supplier (1 - 2 days)
3) A request to courier the item back to the supplier will be initiated by PC SPOT
4) the supplier will investigate and test the item in question and a decision will be made: Repair, replace or refund (7 - 14 days). PC SPOT will communicate the decision and arrange for return of the item to end user.
5) should the item be found to be in working order, or mis-used or defective caused by not following working instructions, and the like, the supplier shall institute a restocking fee or refuse in totality to replace or refund the product. The return courier fees and assessment fees (around R250) will be charged to the end user
How do I check stock?
We provide the latest daily updated stock from the supplier, which is listed on the product page. Although we try our best to keep this as live as possible, sometimes the stock feed may not sync or show incorrect stock units.
For items that are 10 units or less, we suggest contacting us to check stock prior to ordering (info@pcspot.co.za or whatsapp 068 01 45678).
Is there any Coupons and discounts available?
YES! For new users to PC SPOT please use PCSPOTNEWUSER as the coupon code when checking out to receive a once off discount.
Furthermore all Hardware/Tools have a further 5% discount automotically applied at checkout!
Is PC SPOT a legit business?
PC SPOT is a sole proprietor business owned and run as a small family startup. We have been vetted and partnered with prestigious and well known partners such as Shopmania, Pricecheck, Payfast, Bobshop and other business entities/national suppliers and brand owners that we deal with. Our reputation is top of mind and priority. Should you have any concerns please approach us at info@pcspot.co.za or call 068 01 45678.
How do I make payment on PC SPOT?
There are 2 payment options available. We have partnered with Payfast to offer credit card, secure EFT and other payment methods for customers on PC SPOT. This is a secure portal run by Payfast - a well established and trusted payment platform in South Africa - for online payments. Payments done through Payfast are cleared with 5 minute to 1 hour, before we can start confirming you order.
We also have an EFT bank transfer option should you wish to deposit funds directly into our bank account. Please note EFT payments do have a clearance time-window of 24 hr - 48 hrs, before we can confirm payment and start working on your order.
What is the ordering process and timelines?
1- An order is placed and we receive the order request
2- we acknowledge receipt of the order within 12 hours, as well as payment confirmation, and mark as processing - if payment is still outstanding the order will remain in pending stage - only once payment is confirmed does it move to processing
3- We confirm stock with suppliers and will communicate with you if there is stock issues. If the stock is not available we offer a full refund, and cancel the order. Once stock is confirmed, we fulfil the order by securing the stock
4- a courier is booked, and the courier information is emailed to you with the waybill number
5 - the courier pickups the ordered items and delivers to you.
From ordering to courier booking, if ordered before 11am Monday to Thursday, courier is booked the same day, with shipping done same or next day.
How do I make contact with PC SPOT?
email: info@pcspot.co.za
Watsapp or call : 068 01 45678
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