Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core i7 1270P

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 i7 1270P overall by 50 points (81 vs 31 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 67,232 vs 16,090; L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 36 MB vs 18 MB; maximum power consumption, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 64 vs 250 W; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 40 MB vs 9 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
81
Intel Core i7 1270P · 41 overall, #319 of 470
31
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 67,232 vs 16,090
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 36 MB vs 18 MB
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionIntel Core i7 1270P 64 vs 250 W
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 40 MB vs 9 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 i7 1270PLead
Benchmark
+67
Core Specifications
+28
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 i7 1270P
Cores
24
12
Threads
24
16
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz68% more
2.2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
28 W78% less
Maximum Frequency
5.7 GHz19% more
4.8 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
250 W
64 W74% less
L1 Cache
2,432 KB124% more
1,088 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB344% more
9 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB100% more
18 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm57% less
7 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i7 1270P
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core i7 1270P
PassMark CPU Mark
67,232318% more
16,090

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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