In The Outer Worlds, the Core i9-9900X is same performance as the Core Ultra 9 285K. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $10 cheaper!
Core i9-9900X
- Up to 2% cheaper – $499.99 vs $509.99
- Up to 2% cheaper
- Up to 2% better value in The Outer Worlds – $1.83 vs $1.87/FPS
- Up to 2% better value in The Outer Worlds
Core Ultra 9 285K
- Is 6 years and 5 days newer – Oct 24, 2024 vs Oct 19, 2018
- Is 6 years and 5 days newer
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Consumes up to 24% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
The Outer Worlds FPS Calculator
Core i9-9900X vs Core Ultra 9 285K: Comparison of performance and price
Core i9-9900X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
272 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
189 FPS
94%
Price, $
$499.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.83/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
272 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
201 FPS
100%
Price, $
$509.99
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.87/FPS
98%
![Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Tetracosa-core [24 Core] 3.70 GHz Processor - OEM Pack - Box](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B0DFKC99VL.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900X vs Core Ultra 9 285K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900X vs Core Ultra 9 285K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
42%
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-9900X Oct 19th, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core Ultra 9 285K Oct 24th, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2024 |
| $989.00 | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA2066 | Socket | LGA1851 |
| 165W | Power Consumption | 125W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2666 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 6400 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
