Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
33Single-core92.9
27.6Multi-core98.4
26.3Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+71) and single-core (+60). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 28
- 695% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 5,341
- 673% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 8,702
- 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz+33% |
| L2 cache | — | 40 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 3,265+118%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 22,091+336%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 2,382+110%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 42,460+695%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 67,224+673%Top 3% |
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