Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
86.2Single-core92.9
90.2Multi-core98.4
71.9Gamingspec-based71.3
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 84.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8) and single-core (+7). Intel Core i9-13900K 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 i9-13900K
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 86
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 90
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 25% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 32 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+1% | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz+2% | 5.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 40 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,070Top 15% | 3,265+6%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,800Top 10% | 22,091+6%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,238Top 8% | 2,382+6%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 37,310Top 11% | 42,460+14%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 58,051Top 9% | 67,224+16%Top 4% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,595Top 11% | 5,085+11%Top 1% |
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