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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100 vs Core Ultra 7 265F

The Core i3-8100 is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 265F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $232.21 cheaper!

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$94.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 224% cheaper – $94.99 vs $327.20
Up to 55% better value for money

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$327.20View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 109% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 4 months newer
Up to 224% more expensive – $327.20 vs $94.99

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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100

194FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

405FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-8100

517FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

570FPS

Valorant2020

574FPS

784FPS

500FPS

740FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100

201FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

224FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-8100

366FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

389FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8100

182FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

298FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100

325FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

323FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100

24%

Core Ultra 7 265F

69%

Core Ultra 7 265F ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-8100

Core Ultra 7 265F

Core Ultra 7 265F has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-8100

Core Ultra 7 265F

Core Ultra 7 265F has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100

6 MB

Core Ultra 7 265F

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265F has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100

3.6 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265F

2.4 GHz

Core i3-8100 has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100

Core Ultra 7 265F

5.3 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-8100

65W

Core Ultra 7 265F

65W

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100

$94.99

Core Ultra 7 265F

$327.20

Core i3-8100 is $232.21 cheaper.

Core i3-8100Core Ultra 7 265F

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100 or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265F. It's 188% faster than the Core i3-8100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265F than Core i3-8100?expand_more

188% 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 i3-8100 or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100 and Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100 scores 24/100, Core Ultra 7 265F scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100 or Core Ultra 7 265F 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 i3-8100 or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265F is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.