Intel Core Ultra 7 265 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
88.4Single-core84.7
78.2Multi-core86.9
64.4Gamingspec-based70.7
0 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 2659 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9). Intel Core Ultra 7 265 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 7 265
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 85
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 78
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher L3 cache: 36 MB vs 30 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 40 MB+11% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,950 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,061Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,926Top 15% |
| PassMark | 49,685Top 14% | 57,762+16%Top 9% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,697Top 8% | 4,908+4%Top 3% |
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