Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
88.7Single-core92.9
81.6Multi-core98.4
64.4Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 79.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+4). 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
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 89
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 82
- 57% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 159 W
- 38% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 30,867
- 33% higher cores: 24 vs 18
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 250 W+57% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 24+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 18 | 24+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz+8% |
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,182Top 10% | 3,265+3%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,692Top 9% | 22,091+7%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,261Top 7% | 2,382+5%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,867Top 15% | 42,460+38%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 51,560Top 16% | 67,224+30%Top 3% |
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