Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
57Single-core84.7
33.7Multi-core86.9
37.3Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+53) and single-core (+28). Intel Core i3-13100F 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 i3-13100F
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 34
- 700% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 5 MB
- 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
- 294% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 14,653
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+11% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 182 W+65% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+36% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+24% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 40 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,926Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653Top 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090Bottom 26% | — |
| PassMark | 14,653Bottom 27% | 57,762+294%Top 11% |
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