Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 dominates the Intel Core i3-14100F across every recorded benchmark in the database, securing 17 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons. The largest margins appear in multi-threaded workloads, where the Core Ultra 9 285 delivers scores roughly three to four times higher than the Core i3-14100F. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 against 13084, a 73.3% deficit for the i3-14100F. The same 73.3% gap appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, with scores of 4933 versus 1318 and 20556 versus 5495 respectively.

Single-core performance also favors the Ultra 9 285, though the margin narrows. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 9 285 scores 6909 against 1847, still a 73.3% difference. The PassMark single-thread test shows a smaller gap of 22.6%, with scores of 4881 versus 3778. This indicates that while the Ultra 9 285 leads in raw single-thread speed, the i3-14100F is comparatively closer in lightly threaded tasks.

The most extreme disparity appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Ultra 9 285 scores 459 versus 61, an 86.7% deficit for the i3-14100F. Data encryption shows an 81% gap, with 46949 versus 8922. Floating point math also produces a large margin at 81.9%, with scores of 194988 versus 35370. These results confirm that the Ultra 9 285's advantage scales with workload complexity and parallelism.

The Verdict

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the superior processor in every measured category. The database's percentile rankings reinforce this, with the Ultra 9 285 sitting at the 95th percentile of all CPUs while the i3-14100F sits at the 72nd. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 9 285 is 75488, compared to 18519 for the i3-14100F, a fourfold difference.

The nearest rivals for each processor place them in distinct performance tiers. The i3-14100F competes with the Intel Core i5-13420H (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (0.1% delta), Intel Core i3-13100 (0.8% delta), and Intel Core 7 360 (0.8% delta). The Ultra 9 285 sits alongside the AMD EPYC 8224P (-0.1% delta), AMD EPYC 4545P (0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (-0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (-0.3% delta). The i3-14100F's rivals are all mainstream desktop or mobile parts, while the Ultra 9 285's rivals include server and workstation-class processors.

Users requiring maximum throughput in rendering, encryption, or numerical computation should select the Ultra 9 285. The i3-14100F remains a functional entry-level desktop part, but the data shows it trails the Ultra 9 285 by no less than 22.6% in any test and by over 70% in most multi-threaded workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations with fundamentally different designs. The Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. It contains 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

The Ultra 9 285's 3 nm process node, manufactured by TSMC, represents a significant fabrication advantage over the i3-14100F's 10 nm Intel process. The transistor count reflects this: the Ultra 9 285 contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the i3-14100F's transistor count is not recorded in the database but its die size is 163 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i3-14100F provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 9 285 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger cache allocation per core and triple the L3 capacity contribute to the Ultra 9 285's performance advantage.

Memory support also diverges. The i3-14100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Ultra 9 285 supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The Ultra 9 285 includes integrated graphics with Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, while the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics. PCIe lanes also differ: the i3-14100F provides 16 Gen 5 lanes, while the Ultra 9 285 provides 20 Gen 5 lanes.

The socket changes as well. The i3-14100F uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851. This means they are not interchangeable on the same motherboard. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in multi-core workloads?

A: The Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 13084 for the i3-14100F, a 73.3% deficit. Similar gaps appear across all Cinebench multi-core tests.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-14100F and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Ultra 9 285 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i3-14100F's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database, but it supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Are these processors on the same socket?

A: No, the i3-14100F uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins every benchmark category in the database. Its strongest advantages appear in multi-threaded and compute-intensive tasks. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 48945 score versus 13084, making it the clear choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other heavily parallel workloads. PassMark integer math delivers 164869 versus 45357, a 72.5% advantage, which favors compilation, scientific computing, and general number crunching. Data compression at 602121 versus 176106, a 70.8% gap, indicates superiority in archive handling and file compression tasks.

The Ultra 9 285 also leads in specialized workloads. Data encryption scores 46949 versus 8922, an 81% advantage, which suits cryptographic operations and secure data processing. The find prime numbers test shows 459 versus 61, an 86.7% gap, indicating strong performance in prime-finding algorithms and related number theory computations. Floating point math delivers 194988 versus 35370, an 81.9% gap, which benefits physics simulations and financial modeling.

The Intel Core i3-14100F does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. However, the narrowest gap appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Ultra 9 285 leads by only 22.6% (4881 versus 3778). This suggests the i3-14100F's per-core performance is comparatively competitive in lightly threaded applications, even though it still trails. For tasks that depend primarily on single-thread speed, the i3-14100F closes some of the distance, but it does not overtake the Ultra 9 285 in any measured scenario.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category in the database.

| Specification | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 58 | 65 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $109 | $579 |

| Part Number | SRMX2 | SRQD4 |

The release dates show the i3-14100F launched earlier in 2024, while the Ultra 9 285 arrived at the end of the same year. The launch MSRP for the i3-14100F is $109, and for the Ultra 9 285 it is $579. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. Both support ECC memory, and both are classified as desktop market segments with active production status.