Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
92.1Single-core84.7
96.7Multi-core86.9
74.4Gamingspec-based70.7
8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+7). 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 i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 87
- 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 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
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 65 W+57% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+39% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | 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 | 6.2 GHz+11% | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 40 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | 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 i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,250+6%Top 8% | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,800+9%Top 6% | 19,926Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,360Top 3% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 41,500Top 6% | — |
| PassMark | 63,500+10%Top 5% | 57,762Top 11% |
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