Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
56.4Single-core84.7
41.7Multi-core86.9
46.5Gamingspec-based70.7
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+45) and single-core (+28). Intel Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 42
- 433% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 8 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 193% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 19,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 182 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 40 MB+433% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 36 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 45% | 3,061+46%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 48% | 19,926+112%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 45% | — |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 57,762+193%Top 11% |
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