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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 9 273PQE vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core 9 273PQE is slightly faster than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 2 months newer
Up to 2% more expensive – $589 vs $579

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Up to 2% cheaper – $579 vs $589
Up to 1% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core 9 273PQE

425FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

420FPS

Valorant2020

Core 9 273PQE

806FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

800FPS

Rust2018

Core 9 273PQE

363FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

361FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 9 273PQE

576FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

574FPS

Dota 22013

312FPS

308FPS

756FPS

752FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 9 273PQE

319FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 9 273PQE

392FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

391FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core 9 273PQE

74%

Core Ultra 9 285

73%

Core 9 273PQE ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 9 273PQE

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 12 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

36 MB

36 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 9 273PQE

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core 9 273PQE has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 9 273PQE

5.9 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core 9 273PQE boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 9 273PQE

125W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 60W less power.

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Core 9 273PQE

Core Ultra 9 285

Core 9 273PQECore Ultra 9 285

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Bartlett Lake

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 9 273PQE or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core 9 273PQE. It's 1% faster than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 73/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 9 273PQE than Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

1% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 9 273PQE or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core 9 273PQE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 9 273PQE worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 74/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 9 273PQE and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core 9 273PQE scores 74/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 73/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 9 273PQE or Core Ultra 9 285 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 9 273PQE or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core 9 273PQE is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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