Ultra 9 285K vs i9-14900

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
30.36
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.04
+41.8%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i9-14900 by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13754
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.4274.27
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency44.1732.56
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 47% better value for money than i9-14900.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900 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)
Threads3224
Base clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate219 MHz250 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (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
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900 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)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900 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++
vProno data+
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 i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 i9-14900 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 i9-14900 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 bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHz2 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
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.

i9-14900 30.36
Ultra 9 285K 43.04
+41.8%

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.

i9-14900 48222
Ultra 9 285K 68370
+41.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-14900 17395
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+49.3%

Blender(-)

i9-14900 131
+65.8%
Ultra 9 285K 79

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-14900 2140
Ultra 9 285K 2388
+11.6%

7-Zip Single

i9-14900 7276
Ultra 9 285K 7366
+1.2%

7-Zip

i9-14900 101652
Ultra 9 285K 129706
+27.6%

WebXPRT 3

i9-14900 315
Ultra 9 285K 387
+22.9%

CrossMark Overall

i9-14900 2133
Ultra 9 285K 2531
+18.7%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-14900 263
+113%
Ultra 9 285K 124

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-14900 15962
Ultra 9 285K 21598
+35.3%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-14900 3022
Ultra 9 285K 3283
+8.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.36 43.04
Recency 8 January 2024 24 October 2024
Threads 32 24
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i9-14900 has 33.3% more threads, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 41.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 9 months.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-14900 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-14900 and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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