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| CPU |  $16331 | $13399 |
|---|---|---|
Core Count | 10 (6P+4E) | 4 |
Thread Count | 10 | 8 |
Performance-cores | 6 | 4 |
Efficient-cores | 4 | 0 |
TDP | 65W | 58W |
Boost TDP | 121W | 89W |
Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
Cooler Included | Yes | Yes |
Process | 3 nm | 10 nm |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
Integrated Graphics | None | None |
L2 Cache | 22 MB | 5 MB |
L3 Cache | 20 MB | 12 MB |
Manufacturer Specs | Intel's Site | Intel's Site |
Microarchitecture | Arrow Lake | Alder Lake |
Series | Core Ultra 5 | Core i3 |
Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
Memory Supported | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Core Ultra 5 225F vs Core i3 12100F reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The Core i3 12100F is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $29 (22%) less than the Core Ultra 5 225F.
The Core Ultra 5 225F features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.
Note that these CPUs use different sockets (LGA1851 vs LGA1700), so they require different motherboards.