Ultra 9 285K vs i5-3427U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3427U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.41
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
42.99
+2949%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i5-3427U by a whopping 2949% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking221754
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.22
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency7.8532.55
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3427U 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)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data16
Threads424
Base clock speed1.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size118 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3427U 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
SocketFCBGA1023FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz2 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-3427U 1.41
Ultra 9 285K 42.99
+2949%

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.

i5-3427U 2243
Ultra 9 285K 68291
+2945%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.41 42.99
Recency 1 June 2012 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 125 Watt

i5-3427U has 635.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 2948.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 1100% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 633.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3427U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3427U is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3427U and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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