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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285

Intel Core i3-12100F
41Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
82.2Inno Score
55.3Single-core84.7
34.2Multi-core86.9
36Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+53) and single-core (+29). 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

  • 32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
  • 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $549

Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285

  • Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 55
  • Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 34
  • 700% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 5 MB
  • 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
  • 310% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 14,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core Ultra 9 285
Announced20222025
SocketLGA1700LGA1851
Process10 nm3 nm+70%
Base TDP58 W+11%65 W
Max turbo power89 W182 W+104%
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYes—

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core Ultra 9 285
Cores424+500%
Performance cores48+100%
Efficiency cores016
Threads824+200%
Base clock3.3 GHz+32%2.5 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz5.6 GHz+30%
L2 cache5 MB40 MB+700%
L3 cache12 MB36 MB+200%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core Ultra 9 285
iGPU—Intel Graphics
iGPU clock—2,000 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core Ultra 9 285
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-6400
Max memory128 GB256 GB+100%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core Ultra 9 285
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2024+20%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core Ultra 9 285
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050Top 48%3,061+49%Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700Bottom 34%19,926+197%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680Top 45%—
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Bottom 29%—
PassMark14,100Bottom 24%57,762+310%Top 11%

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