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Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-14900KS

  • Blender render score 541 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 6.2 GHz
VS

BPart B

Intel

Core Ultra 9 285K

  • Blender render score 575 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-14900KS541

Median of 3 submissions

BIntel Core Ultra 9 285K575

Median of 118 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A79%Excellent
B73%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900KS · Max boost clock: 6.2 GHz vs 5.7 GHz

Office Work

A79%Excellent
B79%Excellent

Too close to call

Daily Use

A72%Good
B73%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A72%Good
B68%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900KS · Threads: 32 vs 24

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i9-14900KS

76/100

BIntel Core Ultra 9 285K

73/100

AIntel Core i9-14900KS

Advantages

  • Threads 32 vs 24 (33% higher)
  • Max boost clock 6.2 GHz vs 5.7 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 150 W vs 125 W (20% higher)
  • Base clock 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (14% lower)
  • Blender render score 541 samples/min vs 575 samples/min (6% lower)

BIntel Core Ultra 9 285K

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 150 W (17% lower)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz (16% higher)
  • Blender render score 575 samples/min vs 541 samples/min (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Threads 24 vs 32 (25% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz vs 6.2 GHz (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-14900KSBIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.541 samples/min575 samples/min Better +6%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.3118
Cores & clocks
Cores2424
Efficiency (E) cores1616
Threads32 Better +33%24
Base clock3.2 GHz3.7 GHz Better +16%
Max boost clock6.2 GHz Better +9%5.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB36 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power150 W125 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshArrow Lake
SocketLGA1700LGA1851
Manufacturing processIntel 7TSMC N3B
Release year20242024
Launch price$689$589

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Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-14900KS and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K posts a median render score of 575 against 541 for Intel Core i9-14900KS, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 118 and 3 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-14900KS: 24 cores, 32 threads, 6.2 GHz max boost clock, 150 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $689. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores, 24 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $589.

Our overall scores are 76 for Core i9-14900KS and 73 for Core Ultra 9 285K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-14900KS; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Core i9-14900KS. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-14900KS vs Core Ultra 9 285K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-14900KS or the Core Ultra 9 285K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K posts a median render score of 575 against 541 for Intel Core i9-14900KS, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 118 and 3 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-14900KS or the Core Ultra 9 285K?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is rated at 150 W and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at 125 W, so the Core Ultra 9 285K draws 20% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-14900KS and the Core Ultra 9 285K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS launched at $689 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at $589. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-14900KS or the Core Ultra 9 285K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-14900KS (79 vs 73 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.