CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Core Ultra 9 285KVSCore Ultra 7 265K
Intel's productivity flagship. Cooler than the 14900K, weaker in games.
Full breakdown →The reasonable Arrow Lake pick. Strong at multi-thread, mid-pack at games.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Core Ultra 7 265K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 8P + 16E / 24T | 8P + 12E / 20T |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz P-core | 3.9 GHz P-core |
| Boost | 5.7 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 36 MB | 30 MB |
| TDP | 125 W (250 W max turbo) | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | LGA 1851 |
Live benchmark data
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Verdict — Core Ultra 9 285K
Solid productivity chip that gets criticized because it lost the gaming crown. If you don't game, it's a real option. Requires a new LGA 1851 board.
Verdict — Core Ultra 7 265K
Fine chip that suffers by comparison. If you're not on Intel already, AM5 offers better options at the same tier.