CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Core Ultra 9 285KVSCore i5-13600K
Intel's productivity flagship. Cooler than the 14900K, weaker in games.
Full breakdown →The value champion of Intel 13th gen. Still recommended today at the right price.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 8P + 16E / 24T | 6P + 8E / 20T |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz P-core | 3.5 GHz P-core |
| Boost | 5.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 36 MB | 24 MB |
| TDP | 125 W (250 W max turbo) | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | LGA 1700 |
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 i5-13600K
Aged well. Great chip when the price is right and often heavily discounted. Pair with a good air cooler.