Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
29.7Single-core84.7
27.2Multi-core86.9
26.9Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+60) and single-core (+55). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K
- 60% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 27
- 3900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 549% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 8,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2025+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 88 W | 65 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | — | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+60% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 40 MB+3900% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Bottom 21% | 3,061+127%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 18% | 19,926+333%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Bottom 15% | — |
| PassMark | 8,900Bottom 13% | 57,762+549%Top 11% |
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