Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
40.4Single-core92.9
41.2Multi-core98.4
47.4Gamingspec-based71.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K18 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+57) and single-core (+53). 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
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 41
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 2 MB
- 261% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 18,600
- 242% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 12,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 250 W+110% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+14% |
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Bottom 42% | 3,265+90%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 45% | 22,091+151%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,280Bottom 32% | 2,382+86%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,400Bottom 47% | 42,460+242%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 18,600Bottom 32% | 67,224+261%Top 3% |
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