Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
69.4Single-core84.7
61.5Multi-core86.9
58.1Gamingspec-based70.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+15). Intel Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 62
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
- 233% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 190 W+4% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 40 MB+233% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 36 MB+44% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | 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 i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500Top 39% | 3,061+22%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300Top 36% | 19,926+39%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950Top 28% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400Top 26% | — |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 57,762+67%Top 11% |
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