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Intel Core i3-9100 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225
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Summary
The Intel Core i3-9100 is based on the 9th generation Coffee Lake S Refresh architecture, manufactured in 14 nm, and is intended for basic desktop tasks.
It offers solid performance for everyday use. The integrated graphics unit is the Intel UHD Graphics 630, and it supports PCIe 3.0 with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. Its single- and multi-core performance (Geekbench 6) is sufficient for simple applications and reflects its positioning as an entry-level CPU, often available at a lower price.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225, on the other hand, utilizes the modern 3 nm Arrow Lake architecture and is designed for the mainstream market.
It delivers significantly higher single- and multi-core performance (Geekbench 6) than the Intel Core i3-9100, making it ideal for demanding applications and multitasking. Its Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake) offers significantly superior graphics performance for gaming and media.
With PCIe 5.0 and a maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s, it is more future-proof and energy-efficient. It represents a more powerful investment.
It offers solid performance for everyday use. The integrated graphics unit is the Intel UHD Graphics 630, and it supports PCIe 3.0 with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. Its single- and multi-core performance (Geekbench 6) is sufficient for simple applications and reflects its positioning as an entry-level CPU, often available at a lower price.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225, on the other hand, utilizes the modern 3 nm Arrow Lake architecture and is designed for the mainstream market.
It delivers significantly higher single- and multi-core performance (Geekbench 6) than the Intel Core i3-9100, making it ideal for demanding applications and multitasking. Its Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake) offers significantly superior graphics performance for gaming and media.
With PCIe 5.0 and a maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s, it is more future-proof and energy-efficient. It represents a more powerful investment.
Intel Core i3-9100
- Coffee Lake S Refresh architecture, 9th generation
- 14 nm manufacturing process
- Suitable for basic computing tasks
- Intel UHD Graphics 630 and PCIe 3.0
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
- Arrow Lake architecture, 3 nm manufacturing process
- Significantly higher single- and multi-core performance
- Superior Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake) and PCIe 5.0
- Ideal for gaming, demanding applications, and multitasking
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i3-9100
53 %
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.90 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i3-9100
27 %
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.90 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i3-9100
52 %
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.90 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i3-9100
23 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
10C / 10T · 3.30 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i3-9100
48 %
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i3-9100
25 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
10C / 10T · 3.30 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Core i3-9100
24 %
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
100 %
Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries
218 entries
Cinebench 2026 (MC)
219 entries
219 entries
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries
666 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries
615 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
3DMark Timespy (iGPU)
534 entries
534 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries
190 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries
751 entries
V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries
251 entries
Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries
1,110 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Intel Core i3 (205) | Intel Core Ultra 5 (35) |
| CPU group | Intel Core i 9000 (34) | Intel Core Ultra 200 AL-S (20) |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake S Refresh | Arrow Lake |
| Technology | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1151-2 | LGA 1851 |
| Predecessor | Intel Core i3-8100 | |
| Successor | Intel Core i3-10100 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 10 / 10 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x 3.60 - 4.20 GHz |
6x Lion Cove 3.30 - 4.90 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Skymont 2.70 - 4.40 GHz |
|
| L2-Cache | 26.00 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 6.00 MB | 24.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake) |
| GPU frequency | 0.35 - 1.10 GHz | 0.30 - 1.80 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 24 / 192 | 4 / 512 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Technology | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Release date | Q4/2017 | Q3/2024 |
NPU AI performance
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost | |
| AI specifications | Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 13 TOPS | |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU | 23 TOPS |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | DDR4-2400 (38.4 GB/s) | DDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 16 | 5.0 x 20 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| TDP (PL2) | 121 W | |
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | ||
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 105 °C |
Technical details
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Wischen
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Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date | Q2/2019 | Q1/2025 |
| Release price | 122 $ | 236 $ |
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
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