Core i3-12100F vs Core Ultra 9 285K: specs and benchmark comparison
BIntel · Arrow Lake
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- 24 cores / 24 threads
- up to 5.7 GHz
- LGA1851
October 24, 2024 · $589 at launch
Short verdict
Not enough data for a performance conclusion: the database has no comparable benchmarks for this pair. Below are the key differences in official specifications.
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Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i3-12100F is better1
Processor Base Power (Intel) 67 W lower58 W vs 125 W
Where Core Ultra 9 285K is better6
Cores 20 more24 (8P + 16E) vs 4
Threads 16 more24 vs 8
L2 cache 35 MB more40 MB vs 5 MB
L3 cache 24 MB more36 MB vs 12 MB
Official memory speed 1,600 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Max memory capacity 128 GB more256 GB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i3-12100F105.5 samples/minCore Ultra 9 285K561.4 samples/minNo advantage conclusion: small sample in one of the results.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i3-12100F
105.5 samples/min · community measurement, sample 12 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 12 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 96.77–110.31; submissions 2025-08-26 to 2026-03-09; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
561.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 236 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 236 submissions (44 outliers excluded), interquartile range 545.02–579.08; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-10-22; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (16)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 98.3 | 558.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.7 | 612 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107.3 | 574.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 108.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 117.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 108.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 110.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 103.1 | 393.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 103.2 | 543.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.6 | 557.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107.6 | 525.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 115.3 | 607.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 118.2 | — | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Core i3-12100F | B · Core Ultra 9 285K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 4 | 24 (8P + 16E) | B: 20 more |
| Threads | 8 | 24 | B: 16 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz | B: 0.4 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz | B: 1.4 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 40 MB | B: 35 MB more |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB | B: 24 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC N3B | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 6,400 MT/s | B: 1,600 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB | B: 128 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 24 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | none | Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 58 W | 125 W | B: 67 W higher |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 89 W | 250 W | B: 161 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A4
B24 (8P + 16E)
B: 20 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A8
B24
B: 16 moreBase clock
A3.3 GHz
B3.7 GHz
B: 0.4 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.3 GHz
B5.7 GHz
B: 1.4 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A5 MB
B40 MB
B: 35 MB moreL3 cache
A12 MB
B36 MB
B: 24 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BLGA1851
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC N3B
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B6,400 MT/s
B: 1,600 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
B256 GB
B: 128 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 24 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
Anone
BIntel Graphics (4 Xe cores)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A58 W
B125 W
B: 67 W higherMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A89 W
B250 W
B: 161 W higher
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket Incompatible
Intel Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses LGA1851. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR5. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700, while Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses LGA1851.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K have?
Intel Core i3-12100F: 4 cores / 8 threads. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores / 24 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i3-12100F: no. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores).
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i3-12100F, specifications of Intel Core Ultra 9 285Kchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.