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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Core i3-8100T is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $145.55 cheaper!

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 110% cheaper – $48.59 vs $194.14

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$194.14View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 114% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 10 months newer
Up to 2% better value for money
Up to 110% more expensive – $194.14 vs $48.59

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

199FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

222FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

183FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

388FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

566FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

765FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8100T

594FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

801FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

326FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-8100T

234FPS

Core Ultra 5 225

247FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

565FPS

483FPS

724FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100T

19%

Core Ultra 5 225

65%

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 46 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-8100T

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-8100T

Core Ultra 5 225

Core Ultra 5 225 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 225

20 MB

Core Ultra 5 225 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

Core Ultra 5 225

4.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-8100T

35W

Core Ultra 5 225

65W

Core i3-8100T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core Ultra 5 225

$194.14

Core i3-8100T is $145.55 cheaper.

Core i3-8100TCore Ultra 5 225

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 242% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

242% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100T and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 19/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-8100T or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.