Ultra 9 285K vs i7-3687U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3687U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.67
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.10
+2481%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i7-3687U by a whopping 2481% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking207253
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.35
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency9.3032.63
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 January 2013 (11 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3687U 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)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 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 i7-3687U 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
SocketFCBGA10231851
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version2.05.0
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.

i7-3687U 1.67
Ultra 9 285K 43.10
+2481%

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.

i7-3687U 2649
Ultra 9 285K 68460
+2484%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.67 43.10
Recency 8 January 2013 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 125 Watt

i7-3687U has 635.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 2480.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 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 i7-3687U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3687U is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3687U and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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