Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
87.2Single-core92.9
88.5Multi-core98.4
65.7Gamingspec-based71.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 82.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+6). Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 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 265K
- Lower launch price: $394 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 87
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 89
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 40 MB+11% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,092Top 14% | 3,265+6%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,019Top 11% | 22,091+10%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,267Top 6% | 2,382+5%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,905Top 10% | 42,460+18%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 58,569Top 9% | 67,224+15%Top 3% |
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