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Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core Ultra 9 285K: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Oct 2024 Arrow Lake

The verdict

Core Ultra 9 285K wins

Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead of Core Ultra 7 265K on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 9 285K is 15.2% faster than Core Ultra 7 265K in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 9 285K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 7 265K Core Ultra 9 285K
Cores 20 24
Threads 20 24
Boost clock 5.5 GHz 5.7 GHz
Base clock 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
TDP 125 W 125 W
L2 cache 36 MB 40 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 36 MB
MSRP $394 $589
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N3B
Socket LGA1851 LGA1851
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-6400
Launched Oct 2024 Oct 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 7 265KCore Ultra 9 285K
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −22.3%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    1,885
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    2,425
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −7.6%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    134
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    145
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −10.8%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    19,421
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    21,783
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −7.7%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    3,155
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    3,419

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core Ultra 7 265K MSRP
$394
Difference
−$195

Core Ultra 9 285K costs more.

Core Ultra 9 285K MSRP
$589

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 7 265K better than the Core Ultra 9 285K?
Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Core Ultra 9 285K?
Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 7.7% over Core Ultra 7 265K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Core Ultra 9 285K?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 15.2% faster than Core Ultra 7 265K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 7 265K and the Core Ultra 9 285K?
The Core Ultra 9 285K launched at $589, $195 more than the Core Ultra 7 265K at $394.

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