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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i3-8100T is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 395% cheaper – $55.00 vs $579
Up to 116% better value for money

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Up to 129% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 11 months newer
Up to 395% more expensive – $579 vs $55.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-8100T

484FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

753FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

184FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

420FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-8100T

285FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

362FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

567FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

801FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

308FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

199FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-8100T

366FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

391FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100T

20%

Core Ultra 9 285

71%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-8100T

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more cores.

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Core i3-8100T

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 24% higher base clock.

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Core i3-8100T

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

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Core i3-8100T

35W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core i3-8100T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100T

$55.00

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i3-8100TCore Ultra 9 285

LGA1151

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LGA1851

Coffee Lake

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 255% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

255% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100T and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 20/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 9 285 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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