Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs haven't lived up to the expectations of PCMR fans, but there's a great deal going on with the Core Ultra 5 225F, which could very well position the CPU as a strong budget contender.

When it comes to getting the best CPU options out there, Intel's Core Ultra 'Arrow Lake' lineup hasn't done too well, except for maybe SKUs like the Core Ultra 9 285K, since they are intended towards flagship-level performance. For a budget user, opting for Intel over AMD can be a bit challenging, but with the latest deal on Amazon, we might have just ended the confusion. The 10-core Core Ultra 5 225F is retailing for only $168.35, marking a 27% discount from its original retail price of $231.00, and this represents the lowest price tag for this model.

Despite being the slowest SKU i

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