Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
41.9Single-core92.9
48.2Multi-core98.4
54.6Gamingspec-based71.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+51) and multi-core (+50). 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
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 42
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 48
- 1500% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 3 MB
- 184% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 23,700
- 160% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 16,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz+8% |
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,730Bottom 43% | 3,265+89%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,400Top 49% | 22,091+112%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,340Bottom 39% | 2,382+78%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,300Top 39% | 42,460+160%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 23,700Bottom 43% | 67,224+184%Top 3% |
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