Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 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 285K leads Intel Core i5 11600KF overall by 57 points (88 vs 31 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 67,232 vs 19,379; L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 36 MB vs 12 MB; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 40 MB vs 3 MB; lithography process, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 3 vs 14 nm; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 vs 6.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads overall
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K · 84 overall, #32 of 470
88
Intel Core i5 11600KF · 41 overall, #319 of 470
31
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 67,232 vs 19,379
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 36 MB vs 12 MB
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 40 MB vs 3 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 3 vs 14 nm
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 24 vs 6

Scores by Category

Core Ultra 9 285K wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 285KCore i5 11600KFLead
Benchmark
+61
Core Specifications
+61
Integrated Graphics
+44

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i5 11600KF
Cores
24
6
Threads
24
12
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz5% more
Base Power Consumption
125 W
125 W
Maximum Frequency
5.7 GHz16% more
4.9 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
250 W
N/A
L1 Cache
2,432 KB407% more
480 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB1233% more
3 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB200% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm79% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
Yes

Integrated Graphics

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

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i5 11600KF
PassMark CPU Mark
67,232247% 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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