Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Intel Core i5 11600KF

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX leads Intel Core i5 11600KF overall by 49 points (85 vs 36 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 56,272 vs 19,379; L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 36 MB vs 12 MB; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 40 MB vs 3 MB; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 24 vs 6; threads, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 24 vs 12.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX leads overall
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · 82 overall, #41 of 470
85
Intel Core i5 11600KF · 41 overall, #319 of 470
36
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 56,272 vs 19,379
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 36 MB vs 12 MB
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 40 MB vs 3 MB
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 vs 6
  • ThreadsIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 vs 12

Scores by Category

Core Ultra 9 285HX wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 285HXCore i5 11600KFLead
Benchmark
+56
Core Specifications
+45
Integrated Graphics
+44

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Core i5 11600KF
Cores
24
6
Threads
24
12
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
3.9 GHz39% more
Base Power Consumption
55 W56% less
125 W
Maximum Frequency
5.5 GHz12% more
4.9 GHz
L1 Cache
2,432 KB407% more
480 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB1233% more
3 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB200% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
N/A
14 nm
Is unlocked
N/A
Yes

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Core i5 11600KF
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Core i5 11600KF
PassMark CPU Mark
56,272190% more
19,379

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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