Compare / Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i9-12900K
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i9-12900K: which is better?
Core Ultra 9 285K is about 4% faster than Core i9-12900K in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i9-12900K offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core Ultra 9 285KCheaper: Core i9-12900KValue: Core i9-12900K
Head to head
85%
Gaming performance
78%
89/100
Part score
84/100
308 FPS
Average FPS
297 FPS
≈ $560
Approx. price
≈ $333
65/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i9-12900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 16 / 24 |
| Max boost | 5.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2024 | 2021 |
Free · no install
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Estimated FPS in games
Core Ultra 9 285KCore i9-12900K
308average FPS
297average FPS