Ultra 9 285K vs i3-L13G4

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-L13G4
2020
5 cores / 5 threads, 7 Watt
1.75
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.10
+2363%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i3-L13G4 by a whopping 2363% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking203353
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.35
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Ice Lakeno data
Power efficiency23.5432.43
Architecture codenameLakefield (2020)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateJune 2020 (4 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-L13G4 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 cores5 (Penta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads524
Base clock speed0.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache80 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size82 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors4,050 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-L13G4 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 configuration11
SocketFC-CSP10161851
Power consumption (TDP)7 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-L13G4 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-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth34 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD GraphicsArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency500 MHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDX12no data
OpenGLOpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes620

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-L13G4 1.75
Ultra 9 285K 43.10
+2363%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-L13G4 1349
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+1825%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.75 43.10
Physical cores 5 24
Threads 5 24
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 125 Watt

i3-L13G4 has 1685.7% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 2362.9% higher aggregate performance score, 380% more physical cores and 380% more threads, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-L13G4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-L13G4 is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-L13G4 and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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