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| CPU |  $11999 | $15390 |
|---|---|---|
Core Count | 4 | 10 (6P+4E) |
Thread Count | 8 | 10 |
Performance-cores | 4 | 6 |
Efficient-cores | 0 | 4 |
TDP | 58W | 65W |
Boost TDP | 89W | 121W |
Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Cooler Included | Yes | Yes |
Process | 10 nm | 3 nm |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
Integrated Graphics | None | None |
L2 Cache | 5 MB | 22 MB |
L3 Cache | 12 MB | 20 MB |
Manufacturer Specs | Intel's Site | Intel's Site |
Microarchitecture | Alder Lake | Arrow Lake |
Series | Core i3 | Core Ultra 5 |
Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
Memory Supported | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Core i3 12100F vs Core Ultra 5 225F reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The Core i3 12100F is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $34 (28%) 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 (LGA1700 vs LGA1851), so they require different motherboards.