Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data records a clean sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T across every test in the comparison set. The Core Ultra 5 225T wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core i3-14100F records no victories. The Core Ultra 5 225T also holds a higher overall standing in the database, sitting at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs compared to the i3-14100F's 72nd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 30468 places it well above the i3-14100F's 18519 average.

The largest advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225T appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it leads by 78.5% (284 versus 61). Floating point math shows a 57.3% gap (82751 versus 35370). Data encryption favors the Core Ultra 5 225T by 51.2% (18289 versus 8922), and physics performance shows a 47.5% difference (2053 versus 1077). These are substantial margins in compute-heavy workloads.

The smallest edge for the Core Ultra 5 225T is in single-thread performance. The PassMark single thread score of 4348 is only 13.1% ahead of the i3-14100F's 3778. Integer math (59543 versus 45357, a 23.8% gap) and data compression (233998 versus 176106, a 24.7% gap) also show narrower differences, though the Core Ultra 5 225T still wins decisively in both. For users focused on lightly threaded tasks, the Core Ultra 5 225T remains ahead, but the gap is far less dramatic than in multi-threaded or specialized compute workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-R) from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 163 mm² die. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture (codename Arrow Lake-S) from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a 243 mm² die and 17,800 million transistors.

The core configurations differ meaningfully. The i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, relying on Hyper-Threading to reach 8 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning each core corresponds to one thread with no multi-threading per core. Despite having fewer threads than a 10-core part with SMT would offer, the Core Ultra 5 225T still delivers far higher multi-threaded scores, which points to the efficiency and per-core throughput of the newer Arrow Lake design.

Cache hierarchies also separate the two. The i3-14100F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Every level of cache is larger on the Core Ultra 5 225T, which contributes to its higher single-thread and multi-thread results.

Memory support differs. The i3-14100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i3-14100F supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225T does not. The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, whereas the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by its "F" designation.

Platform connectivity also differs. The i3-14100F uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 225T therefore offers more PCIe lanes for expansion devices.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent margins. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 against the i3-14100F's 13084, a 40.4% advantage. Single-core R23 shows 3101 versus 1847, also 40.4% ahead. Cinebench R20 multicore (9227 versus 5495) and single-core (1302 versus 775) both show 40.4% and 40.5% gaps respectively. Cinebench R15 multicore (2214 versus 1318) and single-core (312 versus 186) show 40.5% and 40.4% gaps.

The PassMark results vary more widely. Data encryption shows the Core Ultra 5 225T at 18289 versus 8922, a 51.2% lead. Floating point math delivers 82751 versus 35370, a 57.3% lead. Find prime numbers shows 284 versus 61, a 78.5% lead. Physics shows 2053 versus 1077, a 47.5% lead. Extended instructions show 20083 versus 11984, a 40.3% lead. Multithread shows 25358 versus 15420, a 39.2% lead. Random string sorting shows 28774 versus 17596, a 38.8% lead.

The closer results are in data compression (233998 versus 176106, 24.7%), integer math (59543 versus 45357, 23.8%), and single-thread tests (4348 versus 3778, 13.1%). Even in these narrower categories, the Core Ultra 5 225T never falls behind. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225T dominates in every measured workload, whether the task is heavily parallel, memory intensive, or dependent on single-core speed.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every specification field.

Clock speeds: the i3-14100F has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225T boosts higher but idles at a lower base frequency.

Power: the i3-14100F has a TDP of 58, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65. The Core Ultra 5 225T draws more power at stock settings but delivers substantially higher performance.

Socket: the i3-14100F uses Intel Socket 1700, the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. These platforms are not interchangeable.

Process node: the i3-14100F uses 10 nm from Intel, the Core Ultra 5 225T uses 3 nm from TSMC.

Transistors and die size: the i3-14100F does not have a recorded transistor count and has a 163 mm² die. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB on the i3-14100F versus 192 KB on the Core Ultra 5 225T. L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 3 MB. L3 shared is 12 MB versus 20 MB.

Memory: the i3-14100F supports DDR4 and DDR5; the Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only. Both are dual-channel. The Core Ultra 5 225T records 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100F. ECC memory is supported on the i3-14100F but not on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

PCIe: the i3-14100F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Core Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: the i3-14100F has none; the Core Ultra 5 225T has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

Cores and threads: 4 cores / 8 threads on the i3-14100F versus 10 cores / 10 threads on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Release dates: the i3-14100F launched on 2024-01-07, the Core Ultra 5 225T launched on 2024-12-31.

Launch MSRP: the i3-14100F had a launch MSRP of $109. The Core Ultra 5 225T has no recorded launch MSRP.

Multiplier unlocked: both are locked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The i3-14100F also supports DDR4, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The i3-14100F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, compared to 18519 for the i3-14100F. The Core Ultra 5 225T also ranks at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 72nd percentile for the i3-14100F.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 5 225T leads by 78.5% (284 versus 61). The smallest gap is in PassMark single thread, where the Core Ultra 5 225T leads by 13.1% (4348 versus 3778).

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests, holds a higher percentile ranking (82 versus 72), and posts an average benchmark score 64.5% higher than the i3-14100F (30468 versus 18519). The Core Ultra 5 225T uses a newer 3 nm TSMC process, offers more cores, more cache at every level, higher boost clock, integrated graphics, and more PCIe lanes. It also supports only DDR5 memory and does not support ECC.

The Intel Core i3-14100F remains distinct in a few areas. It has a lower TDP (58 versus 65), supports both DDR4 and DDR5, includes ECC support, and uses the older Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its launch MSRP was $109. For any workload measured in the database, however, the i3-14100F trails the Core Ultra 5 225T by a considerable margin, with single-thread performance being the closest category at 13.1% behind.

The data supports a clear choice for users prioritizing raw performance: the Core Ultra 5 225T. The i3-14100F is a lower-power part with legacy memory flexibility and ECC support, but it cannot match the Core Ultra 5 225T in any tested application. The Core Ultra 5 225T also carries a higher average benchmark score than several recent mobile processors, including the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30422, 0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30390, 0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30364, 0.3% delta), while slightly trailing the Intel Core i5-13600H (30548, -0.3% delta). These comparisons place the Core Ultra 5 225T in a performance class well above the i3-14100F.