Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core i5 12450H

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 12450H overall by 52 points (82 vs 30 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 67,232 vs 15,838; L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 36 MB vs 12 MB; maximum power consumption, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 90 vs 250 W; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 40 MB vs 7 MB; lithography process, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 3 vs 7 nm.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads overall
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K · 84 overall, #32 of 470
82
Intel Core i5 12450H · 38 overall, #353 of 470
30
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 67,232 vs 15,838
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 36 MB vs 12 MB
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionIntel Core i5 12450H 90 vs 250 W
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 40 MB vs 7 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 3 vs 7 nm

Scores by Category

Core Ultra 9 285K wins 2 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 285KCore i5 12450HLead
Benchmark
+67
Core Specifications
+36
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i5 12450H
Cores
24
8
Threads
24
12
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz85% more
2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
45 W64% less
Maximum Frequency
5.7 GHz30% more
4.4 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
250 W
90 W64% less
L1 Cache
2,432 KB245% more
704 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB471% more
7 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB200% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm57% less
7 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i5 12450H
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i5 12450H
PassMark CPU Mark
67,232324% more
15,838

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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