Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core i9-13900K. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K features 24 cores and 24 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.7 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-13900K has 24 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.4 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is better than Intel Core i9-13900K
- 21% higher iGPU frequency (2000 MHz vs 1.65 GHz)
- Released about 2 years and 2 months later
- 14% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
- 6% higher CPU boost clock (5.7 GHz vs 5.4 GHz)
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process (vs 10nm)
- Geekbench 6 shows 16% faster single-core and 13% faster multi-core performance
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
Intel Core i9-13900K
87
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
Intel Core i9-13900K
90
Total Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
Intel Core i9-13900K
88
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +16%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
3,440
Intel Core i9-13900K
2,963
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +13%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
23,472
Intel Core i9-13900K
20,828
| Single-Core | 3,440 | 2,963 |
| Multi-Core | 23,472 | 20,828 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +14%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
2,370
Intel Core i9-13900K
2,077
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +9%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
41,988
Intel Core i9-13900K
38,437
| Single-Core | 2,370 | 2,077 |
| Multi-Core | 41,988 | 38,437 |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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Intel Core i9-13900K
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Date | Q4 2024 | September 2022 |
| Generation | 15th Gen Core Ultra | 13th Generation |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Raptor Lake |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop |
| Class | High-end | High-end desktop |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Lion Cove (P-cores) + Skymont (E-cores) | Hybrid Architecture |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B (3nm) | 10 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Total Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Efficient Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Efficient Threads | 16 | 16 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 40 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 1.65 GHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1) | 4k @ 60 Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 8K @ 60Hz (DP 2.1) | 8k @ 60 Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | LGA1851 | FCLGA1700 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 20 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 250 W | 253 W |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 100 °C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |