We compared the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core i9-14900K. The Core Ultra 9 285K comes with 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) and 32 threads, running at a boost clock speed of up to 5.7 GHz. On the other hand, the Core i9-14900K features 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) and 32 threads, with a maximum boost clock speed of 6.0 GHz. We compare both CPUs in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Performance Review
Single Core Performance
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
Intel i9 14900K
94
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
Intel i9 14900K
94
Total Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
Intel i9 14900K
94
Geekbench
Geekbench measures CPU performance in single-core and multi-core scenarios.Single Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
+10% better
3440
Intel i9 14900K
3120
Multi Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
+9% better
23472
Intel i9 14900K
21628
| Multi Core | 23472 | 21628 |
| Single Core | 3440 | 3120 |
Cinebench R23
Cinebench R23 measures CPU rendering performance in single-core and multi-core scenarios.Single Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
+3% better
2370
Intel i9 14900K
2298
Multi Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
+4% better
41988
Intel i9 14900K
40456
| Multi Core | 41988 | 40456 |
| Single Core | 2370 | 2298 |
Advantages of Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- More advanced 3nm TSMC N3B process vs 14nm
- 10% faster single-core and 9% faster multi-core in Geekbench 6
- 14% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
Advantages of Intel i9 14900K
- Boost clock speed is 6% faster (6.0 GHz vs 5.7 GHz)
Specifications Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
vs
Intel Core i9 14900K
Info
| Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Launch Date | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 |
| Package | LGA1851 | FCLGA1700 |
| Generation | 15th Gen Core Ultra | 14th Gen Core |
| Architecture | Lion Cove (P-cores) + Skymont (E-cores) | Raptor Cove (P-cores) + Gracemont (E-cores) |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B (3nm) | Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin) |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Overclocking | True | True |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Total Threads | 24 | 32 |
| P Cores | 8 | 8 |
| E Cores | 16 | 16 |
| P Core Threads | 8 | 16 |
| E Core Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Core Architecture | Lion Cove (P) + Skymont (E) | Raptor Cove (P) + Gracemont (E) |
| P Core Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| P Core Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 6.0 GHz |
| E Core Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| E Core Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB per P-core, 64 KB per E-core |
| L2 Cache | 40 MB total (3 MB per P-core, 4 MB per 4 E-cores) | 32 MB total (2MB per P-core, 4MB per E-core cluster) |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP | 125W (Base), 250W (Max) | 125W (Base), 253W (Maximum Turbo Power) |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 100°C |
Memory
| Max Size | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 (JEDEC) |
| Max Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 1.65 GHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 8K @ 60Hz (DP 2.1) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | True | True |
Connectivity
| PCI Express Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 24 | 20 |