Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
94.2Single-core92.9
96.1Multi-core98.4
74.4Gamingspec-based71.3
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 90.1 against 90 for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-14900KS edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 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
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $589 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 125 W+17% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+1% | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 6.2 GHz+9% | 5.7 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,265Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 22,091Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,360Top 3% | 2,382+1%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 41,500Top 7% | 42,460+2%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 59,853Top 7% | 67,224+12%Top 4% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,808Top 3% | 5,085+6%Top 1% |
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