Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
88.7Single-core84.7
81.6Multi-core86.9
64.4Gamingspec-based70.7
5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 79.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 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 Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 85
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 82
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher cores: 24 vs 18
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 182 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 24+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 18 | 24+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 30 MB | 40 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-7200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,182+4%Top 10% | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,692+4%Top 9% | 19,926Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,261Top 7% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,867Top 15% | — |
| PassMark | 51,560Top 16% | 57,762+12%Top 11% |
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