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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

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 $54.24 more expensive!

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$170.23View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 23% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years newer
Up to 138% more expensive – $170.23 vs $115.99

CPU

$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 138% cheaper – $115.99 vs $170.23
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.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 225F

387FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 225F

565FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Minecraft2011

800FPS

711FPS

723FPS

645FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225F

764FPS

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225F

285FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core Ultra 5 225F

247FPS

Core i3-12100F

228FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i3-12100F

Core Ultra 5 225F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i3-12100F

Core Ultra 5 225F has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

$170.23

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Core i3-12100F is $54.24 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 225FCore i3-12100F

LGA1851

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LGA1700

Arrow Lake-S

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently 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.