Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
38.6Single-core92.9
36.5Multi-core98.4
36.7Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F20 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+62) and single-core (+54). Intel Core i5-11400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 37
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 3 MB
- 316% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 10,200
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 250 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+30% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 40 MB+1233% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | 3,265+109%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 29% | 22,091+251%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 37% | 2,382+79%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 37% | 42,460+316%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 17,000Bottom 29% | 67,224+295%Top 3% |
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