Intel Core i9-10900K VS Intel Core Ultra 9 285
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-10900K
intel
Brand24/24
Cores/Threads2.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 9 285
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core i9-10900K
N/A • Apr 2020
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
$579 • Dec 2025
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24 |
| Threads | 20 | 24 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 25 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 20.00 MB | 36.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Comet Lake) | Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 3nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 206 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i9-10900K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Comparison in Games (2 benchmarks)
ARC Raiders
SILENT HILL f
It's a Tie!
Based on 2 benchmarks across 2 games
Intel Core i9-10900K
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
INTEL • 24/24 • 2.5GHz
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