Ultra 9 285K vs i3-7130U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7130U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.66
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
30.69
+1054%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i3-7130U by a whopping 1054% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1718142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency16.1422.34
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-U (2017)Arrow Lake-S (2024)
Release date12 June 2017 (7 years ago)October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA13561851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620Arc Xe2 Graphics 64EU
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-7130U 2.66
Ultra 9 285K 30.69
+1054%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-7130U 4055
Ultra 9 285K 46872
+1056%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.66 30.69
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i3-7130U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 1053.8% higher aggregate performance score, 1100% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7130U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7130U and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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