Core i3-12100F vs Core Ultra 7 265K

Intel Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 today · 2022 Buy now

≈43% higher est. score

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ≈ ₹27,000 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 43% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i3-12100F Core Ultra 7 265K

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-12100F

65 W lower rated TDP (60 W vs 125 W)
About ₹17,300 cheaper today

Why pick Core Ultra 7 265K

43% higher estimated gaming score
16 more cores (20 vs 4)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i3-12100F	Core Ultra 7 265K
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	4	20
P-cores + E-cores	4P	8P + 12E
Threads	8	20
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	36 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	—	Intel Graphics
Released	2022	2024-10-24
Price today (≈)	₹9,700	₹27,000

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100F better than Core Ultra 7 265K?

Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 43% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100F or Core Ultra 7 265K?

Core i3-12100F is rated at 60 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100F or Core Ultra 7 265K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 7 265K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-12100F and Core Ultra 7 265K use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.