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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225 vs Core i3-7100T

The Core Ultra 5 225 is much faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $162.66 more expensive!

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CPU

$196.65View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 122% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 2 months newer
Available for $196.65

CPU

$33.99View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

389FPS

178FPS

724FPS

474FPS

Rust2018

Core Ultra 5 225

351FPS

Core i3-7100T

283FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225

286FPS

Core i3-7100T

178FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Core i3-7100T

563FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core Ultra 5 225

386FPS

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core i3-7100T

20%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i3-7100T

Core Ultra 5 225 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 225

Core i3-7100T

Core Ultra 5 225 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.9 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225

$196.65

Core i3-7100T

$33.99

Core i3-7100T is $162.66 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 225Core i3-7100T

LGA1851

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LGA1151

Arrow Lake-S

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

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Intel HD 630

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 225% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

225% 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 Ultra 5 225 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 225 and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100, Core i3-7100T scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 5 225 or Core i3-7100T 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 Ultra 5 225 or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.