Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
40.4Single-core84.7
41.2Multi-core86.9
47.4Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+46) and single-core (+44). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 41
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 2 MB
- 211% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 18,600
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 182 W+53% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 40 MB+1900% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Bottom 42% | 3,061+78%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 45% | 19,926+126%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,280Bottom 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,400Bottom 47% | — |
| PassMark | 18,600Bottom 32% | 57,762+211%Top 11% |
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