Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
26.3Single-core74.4
23.7Multi-core54.7
21.9Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810016 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+48) and multi-core (+31). Intel Core i3-8100 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 i3-8100
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $165
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 24
- 2100% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 1 MB
- 408% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 6,100
- 333% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,467 vs 3,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 10+150% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+36% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 22 MB+2100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Bottom 16% | 2,848+137%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 14,361+329%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Bottom 8% | 16,467+333%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 31,008+408%Top 37% |
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