Ultra 9 285K vs Apple M2 Pro 10-Core

Aggregate performance score

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core
2023
10 cores / 10 threads, 2424 Watt
13.95
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.58
+212%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Apple M2 Pro 10-Core by a whopping 212% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking53853
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data69.52
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiencyno data32.38
Architecture codenameno dataArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date17 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1024
Base clock speed2.424 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache7.3 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache36 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistors40000 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno data1851
Power consumption (TDP)2424 ‑ 3696 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 Pro 16-Core GPUArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 13.95
Ultra 9 285K 43.58
+212%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 21742
Ultra 9 285K 67931
+212%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 12132
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+114%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 1937
Ultra 9 285K 2388
+23.3%

WebXPRT 3

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 391
+1%
Ultra 9 285K 387

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.95 43.58
Recency 17 January 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 10 24
Threads 10 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 2424 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 9 285K has a 212.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 140% more physical cores and 140% more threads, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1839.2% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 Pro 10-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M2 Pro 10-Core is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 Pro 10-Core and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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