Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i9-13900K: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core Ultra 9 285K 2024, $589 · 24/24 cores/threads, 125 W

90.61 +14%

Core i9-13900K 2022, $589 · 24/32 cores/threads, 125 W

79.58

Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i7-14700K Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

By our estimate, Core Ultra 9 285K beats Core i9-13900K by 14%.

Different sockets (LGA1851 and LGA1700) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core Ultra 9 285K

562+16 %

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 280

Core i9-13900K

485

faster than 95% of tested · runs: 82

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core Ultra 9 285K	Core i9-13900K
Score (0–100)	90.61	79.58
Ranking position	3	9
Price/performance (0–100)	55.21	48.49
Power efficiency (0–100)	37.88	33.27
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Arrow Lake	Raptor Lake
Release date	2024-10-24	2022-10-20
Launch price	$589	$589

Specifications

	Core Ultra 9 285K	Core i9-13900K
Cores	24	24
Threads	24	32
P + E cores	8 + 16	8 + 16
Base clock	3.7 GHz	3 GHz
Boost clock	5.7 GHz	5.8 GHz
L2 cache	40 MB	32 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	36 MB
Process node	3 nm	Intel 7
Unlocked multiplier	yes	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core Ultra 9 285K	Core i9-13900K
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1700
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max temperature	105 °C	100 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core Ultra 9 285K	Core i9-13900K
Memory type	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	256 GB	192 GB
PCI Express version	5.0	5.0
PCIe lanes	24	20

Pros and cons

Core Ultra 9 285K

14% higher overall score
5% faster single core
newer: released in 2024

Core i9-13900K

more threads: 32 vs 24

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