Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

Based on 1 reportCPUIntelMid-rangeMost recent submission: Oct 30, 2026

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225U runs at an average of 93.1°C under load based on 1 community submission. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 93.05000000000001°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 93.05000000000001°C. Idle temperatures average 36.1°C.

Runs hot
Average load temp is at or above 70°C, the upper end of safe operation for this tier. Improved cooling recommended.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Intel

Idle Temperature

36.1°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
36.1°C
Typical
36.1°C
Hottest 10%
36.1°C

Load Temperature

93.1°C
Critical
Coolest 10%
93.1°C
Typical
93.1°C
Hottest 10%
93.1°C

Load temperature distribution

90–100°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 93.05000000000001°CTypical: 93.05000000000001°CHottest 10%: 93.05000000000001°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 93.05000000000001°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 93.05000000000001°C and 90°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 90°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Coldest run

93.1°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 30, 2026

Hottest run

93.1°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 30, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

Mid-range CPUs are well within thermal headroom on stock or basic aftermarket coolers, usually 60–80°C under load. Anything consistently above 85°C warrants a cooling check.

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Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Oct 30, 2026Stock Cooler36.1°C93.1°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U?

Based on 1 community submissions, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U runs at an average idle temperature of 36.1°C and an average load temperature of 93.1°C. Anything between 93.1°C and 90°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 93.1°C too hot for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range CPUs like the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U is around 90°C under sustained load. 93.1°C is above the recommended ceiling. If you're exceeding 90°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U?

For a 70W mid-range CPU like the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, a quality 240mm AIO or a high-end dual-tower air cooler (Noctua NH-D15, Thermalright Phantom Spirit) is generally sufficient to keep load temperatures well within safe limits. Higher TDP variants (overclocked or PBO-enabled) benefit from 360mm AIO cooling.

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