I'm curious about the Intel Core Ultra 3 and how it stacks up against the Core i9 series. Is the Core Ultra 3 genuinely more powerful than the various i9 models? Which one would be a better choice for different uses?
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To make a proper comparison, you'll need to clarify which i9 model you're talking about. The 14th Generation models might be the most relevant depending on what you're looking for.
Intel tends to market the Core Ultra series as a significant upgrade, but without more details on the Ultra 3, it might be misleading. Just keep an eye out for its release and specs.
The Core Ultra 3 hasn't actually been released yet, so it's hard to directly compare it to the i9. There have been some rumors about it being an 8-core CPU, but as of now, no PCs come with that chip. Plus, the i9 series is pretty broad. For instance, there's the i9 7900X and the super-powerful i9 14900KS, and those are worlds apart in capability.
So does that mean I should stick to the i9 models for now?
Yeah, until we see the actual specs of the Ultra 3, the i9 is definitely the way to go.
Honestly, if you're asking this question, you might not notice a significant difference unless you're doing intense tasks. i9 is already a powerhouse as it is!
I'm mainly looking at performance for gaming.