The Core Ultra 9 285 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $405.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core Ultra 9 285
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 70% cheaper – $174.99 vs $579.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core i7-12700KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core Ultra 9 285
Jan 23rd, 2025
Average FPS
244
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
$579.99
30%
Value, $/FPS
$2.37/FPS
32%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
94%
Min 1% FPS
156
94%
Price, $
$174.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core i7-12700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core Ultra 9 285
Jan 23rd, 2025
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
50%
L3 Cache
25 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
89%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core Ultra 9 285 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 23rd, 2025 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $579.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1851 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Arrow Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 6400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
