Intel Core i3-12100 VS Intel Core Ultra 5 225
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12100
intel
Brand10/10
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 5 225
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core i3-12100
$167.98 • Jan 2022
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
$246 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10 |
| Threads | 8 | 10 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 60 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 20.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 3nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 163 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.3GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
INTEL • 10/10 • 3.3GHz
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