Ultra 9 285K vs Apple M1 Pro

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M1 Pro
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
10.83
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.07
+298%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Apple M1 Pro by a whopping 298% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking72153
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.29
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiencyno data32.44
Architecture codenameno dataArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date18 October 2021 (3 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1024
Base clock speed2.064 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.22 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache2.9 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistors33700 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno data1851
Power consumption (TDP)no data125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M1 Pro 16-Core GPUArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M1 Pro 10.83
Ultra 9 285K 43.07
+298%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M1 Pro 17201
Ultra 9 285K 68416
+298%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Pro 12499
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+108%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Apple M1 Pro 1768
Ultra 9 285K 2388
+35%

WebXPRT 3

Apple M1 Pro 342
Ultra 9 285K 387
+13.2%

CrossMark Overall

Apple M1 Pro 1556
Ultra 9 285K 2531
+62.7%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Pro 12440
Ultra 9 285K 21598
+73.6%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Apple M1 Pro 2409
Ultra 9 285K 3283
+36.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.83 43.07
Recency 18 October 2021 24 October 2024
Physical cores 10 24
Threads 10 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm

Ultra 9 285K has a 297.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 140% more physical cores and 140% more threads, and a 66.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 Pro in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M1 Pro is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M1 Pro and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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