Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
84.7Single-core92.9
86.9Multi-core98.4
70.7Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 2857 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+8). 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 9 285
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 87
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 37% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 182 W
- 16% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 57,762
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | 250 W+37% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | 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 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,061Top 16% | 3,265+7%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,926Top 13% | 22,091+11%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,382Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 42,460Top 3% |
| PassMark | 57,762Top 11% | 67,224+16%Top 3% |
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