
intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock51W
TDPIntel Core i3-7100

intel
Brand10/10
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 5 225

Intel Core i3-7100
Intel Core i3-7100
$ • Jan 2017
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
$246 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 225

Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-7100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 10 |
| Threads | 4 | 10 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 39 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 51 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 3.00 MB | 20.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 630 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Kaby Lake) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 3nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | N/A | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 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 i3-7100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-7100
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 i3-7100
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-7100
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 i3-7100
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 i3-7100
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 i3-7100
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.9GHz

Intel Core Ultra 5 225
INTEL • 10/10 • 3.3GHz
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