Ultra 9 285K vs i7-870S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870S
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 82 Watt
1.74
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.06
+2375%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i7-870S by a whopping 2375% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking203753
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.0032.43
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date19 July 2010 (14 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.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-870S 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size296 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors774 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870S 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA11561851
Power consumption (TDP)82 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-870S 1.74
Ultra 9 285K 43.06
+2375%

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.

i7-870S 2765
Ultra 9 285K 68403
+2374%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.74 43.06
Recency 19 July 2010 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 82 Watt 125 Watt

i7-870S has 52.4% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 2374.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 500% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-870S in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-870S and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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