Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 9 285

24 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2025

Core Ultra 7 265KF

20 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 9 285

24 / 24

57,442

0.0%

58,690

+2.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

107%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

106%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

106%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

106%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

106%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

106%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

105%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

102%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

102%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

101%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

100%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

100%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

100%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

100%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

100%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

100%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

100%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

99%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

99%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

98%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

98%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

98%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

97%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

97%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

97%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

96%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

96%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 265KF

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

120%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

119%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

118%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

116%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

114%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

112%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

111%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

111%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

106%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

104%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

103%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

103%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

101%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

100%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

100%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

100%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

98%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

98%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

97%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

96%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

96%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

96%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

93%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

90%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

90%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

89%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

89%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

89%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

89%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

88%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 7 265KF leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Ultra 9 285	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($550)	✅ More affordable ($323)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core Ultra 7 265KF leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 41% cheaper ($323 vs $550) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Ultra 9 285	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+74%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($550)	✅ More affordable ($323)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 9 285 Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 265KF Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 9 285

The Core Ultra 9 285 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2025 (recentemente). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 57,442 points. Launch price was $579.

Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,690 points. Launch price was $379.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 9 285 packs 24 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF offers 20 cores / 20 threads — the Core Ultra 9 285 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285 versus 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265KF — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). Both are built on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture using a 3 nm process. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 285 scores 57,442 against the Core Ultra 7 265KF's 58,690 — a 2.1% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 40,000 vs 35,315 (12.4% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,000 vs 3,055, a 1.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265KF that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 20,373 (1.8% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265KF). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Feature	Core Ultra 9 285	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Cores / Threads	24 / 24+20%	20 / 20
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)+20%	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)	3 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm	3 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
PassMark	57,442	58,690+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	40,000+13%	35,315
Geekbench 6 Single	3,000	3,055+2%
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,000	20,373+2%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1851 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 800 Series (Core Ultra 9 285) and Intel Z890 (Core Ultra 7 265KF).

Feature	Core Ultra 9 285	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1851
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Core Ultra 7 265KF has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: Yes (Core Ultra 9 285) vs true (Core Ultra 7 265KF). The Core Ultra 9 285 includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics), while the Core Ultra 7 265KF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 285 targets High-End Gaming. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 265KF rivals Ryzen 7 9700X.

Feature	Core Ultra 9 285	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Arc Graphics	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	true
Target Use	High-End Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 9 285 launched at $589 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF debuted at $379. At current prices ($550 vs $323), the Core Ultra 7 265KF is $227 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 9 285 delivers 104.4 pts/$ vs 181.7 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 7 265KF — making the Core Ultra 7 265KF the 54% better value option.