Intel Core i9-14900KF vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
87.6Single-core84.7
88.8Multi-core86.9
73.2Gamingspec-based70.7
6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KF7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+3) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core Ultra 9 285 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 i9-14900KF
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 182 W
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 28% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 25% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 32 MB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+39% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz+7% | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 40 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,061Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,926Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,234Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 58,069+1%Top 10% | 57,762Top 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,688Top 13% | 4,908+5%Top 4% |
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