Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
55.3Single-core74.4
34.2Multi-core54.7
36Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+19). Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F
- 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $165
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 34
- 340% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 5 MB
- 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
- 120% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 14,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+11% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 121 W+36% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 10+25% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 22 MB+340% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 2,848+39%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 34% | 14,361+114%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 45% | 1,893+13%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 29% | 16,467+89%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 14,100Bottom 24% | 31,008+120%Top 37% |
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