Intel Core Ultra 9 285K VS Intel Core Ultra 9 285
We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Intel) with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (Intel). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra 9 285K AND Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Here’s how Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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48% higher P-core base frequency (3700 MHz vs 2500 MHz)
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68% higher E-core base frequency (3200 MHz vs 1900 MHz)
Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
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2% higher P-core turbo frequency (5600 MHz vs 5500 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 9 285K AND Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 9 285.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
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General Information
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| CPU Name: | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Vendor: | Intel | Intel |
| Release Date: | October 24, 2024 | December 18, 2024 |
| Generation: | Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake) | Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake) |
| Type: | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction Set: | — | x86-64 |
| Codename: | Arrow Lake-S | Arrow Lake-S |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
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Package and Thermals
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| Manufacturing Process: | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Die Size: | 243 mm² | 243 mm² |
| Transistor Count: | 17.8 billion | 17.8 billion |
| TDP (PL1): | 250 W | 65 W |
| Max Boost TDP (PL2): | 250 W | 182 W |
| Socket: | FCLGA1851 | FCLGA1851 |
| Max Temp (TJMax): | 105 C | 105 C |
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CPU Cores
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Total Cores
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| Total Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Total Threads | 24 | 24 |
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P-Cores
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| P-Cores | 8 | 8 |
| P-Threads | 8 | 8 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3700 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| P-Core Turbo Frequency | 5500 MHz | 5600 MHz |
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E-Cores
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| E-Cores | 16 | 16 |
| E-Threads | 16 | 16 |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 3200 MHz | 1900 MHz |
| E-Core Turbo Frequency | 4600 MHz | 4600 MHz |
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NPU
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| NPU TOPS | 13 TOPS | 13 TOPS |
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Cache and Bus
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| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
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Memory Support
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| Memory Types: | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max Memory Size: | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory Channels: | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth: | 102.4 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |
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| Technologies: | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-VNNI, FMA3, SHA, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TXT, TDT, Thread Director, AI Boost 3.0, DLBoost 3.0, TBT 2.0, TBMT 3.0, TVB, vPro | ABM, ADX, AVX-VNNI, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 3.0, F16C, SHA, CFET, EIST, TBMT 3.0, TBT 2.0, TVB, Thread Director, VT-d, VT-rp, VT-x, MBEC, RDRAND, SIPP, TDT, TXT, XD bit, vPro |
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Benchmarks
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Geekbench V6
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| Multi-Core | — | 20165 |
| Single-Core | — | 3134 |
| File Compression | — | 1380 |
| Clang Compression | — | 221 |
| HTML5 Browser | — | 407 |
| PDF Renderer | — | 502 |
| Text Processing | — | 356 |
| Background Blur | — | 81 |
| Photo Processing | — | 141 |
| Ray Tracing | — | 47 |
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Cinebench 2024
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| Multi-Core | — | 1508 |
| Single-Core | — | 133 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 9 285K AND Intel Core Ultra 9 285
The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 stack up in key performance metrics.
Performance Radar Chart
Performance Benchmarks
Release Timeline of Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K was released 1 month, 24 days earlier than Intel Core Ultra 9 285.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K edges out overall compared to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285. Its strongest advantages are in Single-Core Performance and CPU Architecture. They are still fairly close in Multi-Core Performance and Memory Architecture.
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