Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
90.1Single-core92.9
91.3Multi-core98.4
65.7Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 84.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+3). Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 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
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 91
- 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 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 265KF | 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 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | 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 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,235Top 9% | 3,265+1%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,483+2%Top 3% | 22,091Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,382Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 42,460Top 3% |
| PassMark | 58,454Top 10% | 67,224+15%Top 3% |
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