Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
48Single-core84.7
39.1Multi-core86.9
39.8Gamingspec-based70.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+48) and single-core (+37). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K
- 56% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 38% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 182 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 39
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 3 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 200% higher L3 cache: 36 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+38% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.6 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 40 MB+1233% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 48% | 3,061+64%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 39% | 19,926+181%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 43% | — |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 57,762+192%Top 11% |
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