Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
65.8Single-core92.9
36.4Multi-core98.4
38.5Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F18 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+62) and single-core (+27). Intel Core i3-14100F 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 i3-14100F
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 66
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 36
- 700% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 5 MB
- 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
- 367% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 9,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 250 W+127% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 40 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Top 40% | 3,265+33%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 22,091+157%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 36% | 2,382+30%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 31% | 42,460+367%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 67,224+364%Top 3% |
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