Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
90.1Single-core84.7
91.3Multi-core86.9
65.7Gamingspec-based70.7
6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core Ultra 9 285 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 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 87
- 56% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 37% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 182 W
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 19,926
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 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 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 250 W+37% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 40 MB+11% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | 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 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,235+6%Top 9% | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,483+13%Top 3% | 19,926Top 13% |
| PassMark | 58,454+1%Top 10% | 57,762Top 11% |
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