Ultra 9 285K vs i9-13900F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900F
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
33.45
+9%
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
30.69

Core i9-13900F outperforms Core Ultra 9 285K by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900F and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking122142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation57.25no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency46.8322.34
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$524no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900F 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900F 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
SocketFCLGA17001851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900F 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® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
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 i9-13900F and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900F 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 i9-13900F and Core Ultra 9 285K. 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 bandwidth89.6 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 i9-13900F and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i9-13900F 33.45
+9%
Ultra 9 285K 30.69

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.

i9-13900F 51080
+9%
Ultra 9 285K 46872

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.45 30.69
Threads 32 24
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i9-13900F has a 9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more threads, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-13900F and Core Ultra 9 285K.

Note that Core i9-13900F is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900F and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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