Ultra 9 285K vs i9-10885H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10885H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.31
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
42.99
+362%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i9-10885H by a whopping 362% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking82554
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.25
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Comet Lakeno data
Power efficiency19.5832.55
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date2 April 2020 (4 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$556$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10885H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data16
Threads1624
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size206 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 i9-10885H 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version3.05.0 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.

i9-10885H 9.31
Ultra 9 285K 42.99
+362%

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.

i9-10885H 14793
Ultra 9 285K 68281
+362%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-10885H 6914
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+276%

Blender(-)

i9-10885H 302
+282%
Ultra 9 285K 79

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-10885H 1317
Ultra 9 285K 2388
+81.3%

7-Zip Single

i9-10885H 5589
Ultra 9 285K 7366
+31.8%

7-Zip

i9-10885H 41823
Ultra 9 285K 129706
+210%

WebXPRT 3

i9-10885H 234
Ultra 9 285K 387
+65.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.31 42.99
Recency 2 April 2020 24 October 2024
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i9-10885H has 177.8% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 361.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10885H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-10885H is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10885H and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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