The Core Ultra 9 285K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $479.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core Ultra 9 285K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- Up to 86% cheaper – $80.00 vs $559.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i3-12100F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
169
100%
Price, $
$559.99
14%
Value, $/FPS
$2.24/FPS
16%
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Core i3-12100F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
221
89%
Min 1% FPS
150
89%
Price, $
$80
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i3-12100F in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
75%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core Ultra 9 285K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 24th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1851 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Arrow Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 6400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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