Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
33Single-core74.4
27.6Multi-core54.7
26.3Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+41) and multi-core (+27). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 28
- 256% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 8,702
- 233% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 208% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,467 vs 5,341
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 10+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | — | 22 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 2,848+91%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 14,361+183%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 1,893+67%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 16,467+208%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 31,008+256%Top 37% |
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