Ultra 9 285K vs Athlon II X2 235e

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon II X2 235e
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
0.68
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.07
+6234%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Athlon II X2 235e by a whopping 6234% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X2 235e and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking274153
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.4974.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.4332.61
Architecture codenameRegor (2009−2013)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date20 October 2009 (15 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$84$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 892% better value for money than Athlon II X2 235e.

Detailed specifications

Athlon II X2 235e 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 cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size117 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors410 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X2 235e 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 configuration11
SocketAM31851
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon II X2 235e 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

Athlon II X2 235e 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 Athlon II X2 235e 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 Athlon II X2 235e and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X2 235e and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version2.05.0
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.

Athlon II X2 235e 0.68
Ultra 9 285K 43.07
+6234%

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.

Athlon II X2 235e 1079
Ultra 9 285K 68422
+6241%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 43.07
Recency 20 October 2009 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

Athlon II X2 235e has 177.8% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 6233.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon II X2 235e in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon II X2 235e and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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