Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
20Single-core74.4
20Multi-core54.7
20Gamingspec-based52.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-212015 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+54) and multi-core (+35). Intel Core i3-2120 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 i3-2120
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $138 vs $165
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 20
- 4300% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 1 MB
- 1192% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 2,400
- 798% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,361 vs 1,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011 | 2025+1% |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 32 nm | 3 nm+91% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 10+400% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 6+200% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 10+150% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+48% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 22 MB+4300% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 20 MB+567% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 780Bottom 1% | 2,848+265%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600Bottom 1% | 14,361+798%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 2,400Bottom 1% | 31,008+1192%Top 37% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i3-2120vs Intel Core i3-3220VSIntel Core i3-2120vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200VSIntel Core i3-2120vs Intel Core i5-3470VSIntel Core i3-2120vs Intel Core i5-4590VSIntel Core Ultra 5 225Fvs AMD Ryzen 5 7600VSIntel Core Ultra 5 225Fvs AMD Ryzen 9 3950XVSIntel Core Ultra 5 225Fvs Intel Core i5-14500VSIntel Core Ultra 5 225Fvs AMD Ryzen 5 7600XVS