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Core Ultra 5 225F vs Core i3-12100F
The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $58.76 more expensive!
Core Ultra 5 225F64% Score
- Up to 23% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years newer
- Up to 138% more expensive – $167.71 vs $108.95
Core i3-12100F48% Score
- Up to 138% cheaper – $108.95 vs $167.71
- Up to 93% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 14% higher.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA1700Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 33% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core i3-12100F?expand_more
33% 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 225F or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 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 225F and Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, Core i3-12100F scores 48/100. 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 225F or Core i3-12100F 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 225F or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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