Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
90.6Single-core84.7
79.9Multi-core86.9
64.4Gamingspec-based70.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 79.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF 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 250KF Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 91 vs 85
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $204 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 80
- 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 250KF 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 250KF 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 250KF Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF 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 250KF Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,061Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,926Top 15% |
| PassMark | 51,037Top 13% | 57,762+13%Top 9% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,781Top 4% | 4,908+3%Top 3% |
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