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Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285

Intel Core i3-8100
24Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
82.2Inno Score
26.3Single-core84.7
23.7Multi-core86.9
21.9Gamingspec-based70.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810015 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+63) and single-core (+58). 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

  • 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
  • Lower launch price: $117 vs $549

Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285

  • Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 26
  • Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 24
  • 3900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
  • 847% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 6,100
  • 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Announced20172025
SocketLGA1151-v2LGA1851
Process14 nm3 nm+79%
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power—182 W
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYes—

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Cores424+500%
Performance cores48+100%
Efficiency cores016
Threads424+500%
Base clock3.6 GHz+44%2.5 GHz
Boost clock3.6 GHz5.6 GHz+56%
L2 cache1 MB40 MB+3900%
L3 cache6 MB36 MB+500%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core Ultra 9 285
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel Graphics
iGPU clock1,100 MHz2,000 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Memory supportDDR4-2400DDR5-6400
Max memory64 GB256 GB+300%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core Ultra 9 285
PCIe version35+67%
CPU PCIe lanes1624+50%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285
SpecIntel Core i3-8100Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Geekbench 6 (single)1,200Bottom 16%3,061+155%Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,350Bottom 9%19,926+495%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (multi)3,800Bottom 8%—
PassMark6,100Bottom 7%57,762+847%Top 11%

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