Ultra 9 285K vs i9-13900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.67
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.04
+17.4%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i9-13900KF by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9354
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.6274.27
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency13.7132.56
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$564$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 15% better value for money than i9-13900KF.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900KF 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Performance-cores88
Efficient-cores1616
Threads3224
Base clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/s250 MHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900KF 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K. 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
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core Ultra 9 285K.

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. 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.

i9-13900KF 36.67
Ultra 9 285K 43.04
+17.4%

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.

i9-13900KF 58254
Ultra 9 285K 68370
+17.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 36.67 43.04
Recency 27 September 2022 24 October 2024
Threads 32 24

i9-13900KF has 33.3% more threads.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 17.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900KF in performance tests.


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