CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Core Ultra 9 285KVSCore i9-14900K
Intel's productivity flagship. Cooler than the 14900K, weaker in games.
Full breakdown →Fast when it works — but overshadowed by 13th/14th gen instability history.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 8P + 16E / 24T | 8P + 16E / 32T |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz P-core | 3.2 GHz P-core |
| Boost | 5.7 GHz | 6.0 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| TDP | 125 W (250 W max turbo) | 125 W (253 W max) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | LGA 1700 |
Live benchmark data
No verified runs for either part yet. Own one of these? Run the benchmark and put it on the map.
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 i9-14900K
Powerful but marked by 2024's Raptor Lake degradation drama. If you own one, make sure your BIOS has the microcode patches. For new builds, look elsewhere.