Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
26.3Single-core92.9
23.7Multi-core98.4
21.9Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+75) and single-core (+67). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 24
- 3900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
- 1017% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 3,800
- 1002% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 6,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 24+500% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.7 GHz+58% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 40 MB+3900% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Bottom 16% | 3,265+172%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 22,091+559%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,382Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Bottom 8% | 42,460+1017%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 67,224+1002%Top 3% |
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