Ultra 5 245K vs Ultra 9 285

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 9 285
2025
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
33.59
+24%
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.08

Core Ultra 9 285 outperforms Core Ultra 5 245K by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking123188
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data75.19
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency25.5820.62
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateJanuary 2025 (recently)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$579$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Performance-cores86
Efficient-cores168
Threads2414
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache192 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Die size243 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors17,800 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1851FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency2 GHz1.9 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4K @ 60Hz4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort8K @ 60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

Ultra 9 285 33.59
+24%
Ultra 5 245K 27.08

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.

Ultra 9 285 53821
+24%
Ultra 5 245K 43392

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.59 27.08
Physical cores 24 14
Threads 24 14

Ultra 9 285 has a 24% higher aggregate performance score, and 71.4% more physical cores and 71.4% more threads.

The Core Ultra 9 285 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 245K in performance tests.

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