Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
55.3Single-core95
34.2Multi-core99.4
36Gamingspec-based70.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F19 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+65) and single-core (+40). 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
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 34
- 700% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 5 MB
- 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
- 409% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 8,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 250 W+181% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 40 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 3,311+62%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 34% | 23,318+248%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 45% | 2,439+45%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 29% | 44,253+409%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 14,100Bottom 24% | 68,424+385%Top 3% |
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