Ultra 9 285 vs i7-13700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.01
Core Ultra 9 285
2025
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
33.54
+15.6%

Core Ultra 9 285 outperforms Core i7-13700KF by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153117
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation68.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.9325.59
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)January 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Performance-cores8no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache768 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285 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
SocketFCLGA17001851
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 9 285.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-13700KF 29.01
Ultra 9 285 33.54
+15.6%

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.

i7-13700KF 46459
Ultra 9 285 53722
+15.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.01 33.54
Physical cores 16 24

Ultra 9 285 has a 15.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores.

The Core Ultra 9 285 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700KF in performance tests.


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