Intel Core i5-110 vs Intel Core Ultra 3 205 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 dominates this comparison across every recorded benchmark. The Core i5-110 has no benchmark entries in the database, so the recorded data shows all measured performance advantages going to the Arrow Lake part. The Core Ultra 3 205 sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-110 sits at the 50th percentile, a substantial gap in overall standing.

The Core Ultra 3 205 shows its strength in single-threaded work. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2803 points, Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1177, and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 282 all come from a processor boosting to 4.90 GHz. PassMark single-thread performance reaches 4575. These scores place it ahead of rivals like the Intel Core 7 240H, which averages 31483, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495, though the delta between those parts is only 0 to 0.1 percent.

Multi-threaded workloads also favor the Core Ultra 3 205. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19856, R20 multi-core score of 8339, and R15 multi-core score of 2001 indicate strong parallel performance from its 8 cores. PassMark multi-thread testing returns 26167. Data compression work scores 260651, integer math hits 54755, and floating-point math reaches 75136. Extended instruction workloads score 22578, while random string sorting completes at 31083. The part finds prime numbers at a rate of 268 and handles encryption at 18772. Physics calculations score 2016.

The Core i5-110, lacking any recorded benchmarks, cannot claim a single win in this head-to-head. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, 4.30 GHz boost clock, and DDR4 memory support suggest it can handle everyday desktop tasks, but the database contains no measurements to confirm specific performance levels. The data shows the Core Ultra 3 205 as the only part with verified results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design eras. The Intel Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 uses the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. This node difference explains much of the efficiency and clock behavior between the two.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core i5-110 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on Hyper-Threading to reach its thread count. The Core Ultra 3 205 provides 8 cores and 8 threads, with no hyper-threading. Despite having fewer threads, the Ultra 3 205 achieves far higher benchmark scores, indicating the newer architecture delivers more work per thread.

Cache hierarchies are completely different. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 3 205 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arrow Lake part holds a clear advantage in every cache level, with 12 times more L2 per core and 25 percent more L3.

Clock speeds favor the Core Ultra 3 205. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz exceed the Core i5-110's 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. The Ultra 3 205 also does this at a lower TDP of 57 watts versus 65 watts for the Comet Lake part, a notable efficiency improvement from the newer process node.

Memory support diverges completely. The Core i5-110 uses DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core Ultra 3 205 uses DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, more than double the memory throughput. This affects any workload that depends on memory bandwidth.

PCIe support also differs. The Core i5-110 offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 3 205 offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The newer part provides two more generations of PCIe bandwidth and four additional lanes for expansion devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630, while the Core Ultra 3 205 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The sockets are incompatible: the Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200, the Core Ultra 3 205 uses Intel Socket 1851.

The transistor count and die size for the Core Ultra 3 205 are recorded at 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. No such figures exist for the Core i5-110 in the database. The Core Ultra 3 205 also belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family and has a part number of SRVFC, while the Core i5-110 has part number SA35X.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 for any user who needs measured performance. It wins every recorded benchmark category because it is the only part in this comparison with benchmark results. The 82nd percentile standing versus the 50th percentile standing for the Core i5-110 confirms the gap. The Ultra 3 205 delivers higher single-core and multi-core scores, more cache, faster memory support, a newer process node, and a lower TDP.

The Core i5-110 remains a functional desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, and DDR4 support. Users constrained to the Intel Socket 1200 platform may find it a reasonable option, but the database contains no performance measurements to support any specific claim about its speed. Its 65 W TDP and 4.30 GHz boost clock are the only performance-related figures recorded.

For a new build, the Core Ultra 3 205 offers the better combination of verified performance, modern platform features, and efficiency. The launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 3 205 is $140. The Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200. Both parts are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ultra 3 205 released on 2025-07-31, the Core i5-110 on 2025-09-10.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores. The Core i5-110 has 12 threads versus 8 threads for the Ultra 3 205.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz and 2.90 GHz respectively.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 3 205 supports DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 3 205 compare to nearby rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 3 205 averages 31473 in benchmark scores. The Intel Core 7 240H averages 31483 with a 0 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX averages 31495 with a -0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H averages 31508 with a -0.1 percent delta, and the Intel Core i5-13500 averages 31510 with a -0.1 percent delta. The Ultra 3 205 is effectively tied with all four.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 3 205 has a TDP of 57 watts. The Core i5-110 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200, while the Core Ultra 3 205 uses Intel Socket 1851. They are not interchangeable.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 3 205 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19856. This result comes from 8 physical cores running at up to 4.90 GHz with 15 MB of L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has no Cinebench R23 score in the database, so no direct comparison is possible, but the 82nd percentile ranking for the Ultra 3 205 versus 50th for the Comet Lake part indicates a wide performance gap.

In single-core Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 3 205 scores 2803. Its 4.90 GHz boost clock and 192 KB of L1 cache per core contribute to this result. The Core i5-110's 4.30 GHz boost and 64 KB L1 per core would likely trail, but no measurement exists to quantify the difference.

PassMark multi-thread testing gives the Core Ultra 3 205 a score of 26167. This places it near the Intel Core 7 240H at 31483 average and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495 average, with deltas of 0 and -0.1 percent respectively. The Ultra 3 205 is effectively within noise of these rivals. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4575 confirms strong per-core performance.

Data compression in PassMark returns 260651 for the Core Ultra 3 205. Integer math scores 54755, floating-point math scores 75136, and extended instructions score 22578. Random string sorting completes with a score of 31083. Encryption work scores 18772, and prime number finding scores 268. Physics calculations score 2016.

The Core i5-110 has zero recorded benchmark scores. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, and 12 MB of L3 cache suggest it can handle moderate workloads, but the database cannot confirm any specific performance level. The 50th percentile ranking places it in the middle of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 3 205 at the 82nd percentile sits well above average.

Every head-to-head comparison in the recorded data favors the Core Ultra 3 205 by default, since it is the only part with measurements. The wins across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the full PassMark suite all belong to the Arrow Lake processor. The margin cannot be quantified against the Core i5-110, but the percentile gap of 32 points provides context.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-110 | Intel Core Ultra 3 205 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 57 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core | 3 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB shared | 15 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| ECC Support | No | No |

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |

| Launch MSRP | $200 | $140 |

The Core Ultra 3 205 leads in every specification category where both parts have recorded values. It has more cores, higher clocks, lower TDP, more cache at every level, faster memory, newer PCIe, a smaller process node, and a lower launch MSRP. The Core i5-110 retains only its higher thread count and its compatibility with the older Socket 1200 platform.