Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
41.9Single-core84.7
48.2Multi-core86.9
54.6Gamingspec-based70.7
4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+43) and multi-core (+39). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 37% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 182 W
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 42
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 48
- 1500% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 3 MB
- 144% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 23,700
- 140% higher cores: 24 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 250 W+37% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 40 MB+1500% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,730Bottom 43% | 3,061+77%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,400Top 49% | 19,926+92%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,340Bottom 39% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,300Top 39% | — |
| PassMark | 23,700Bottom 43% | 57,762+144%Top 11% |
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