The Core Ultra 9 285K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $399.47 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core Ultra 9 285K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 71% cheaper – $159.99 vs $559.46
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i5-10400F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
169
100%
Price, $
$559.46
28%
Value, $/FPS
$2.24/FPS
35%
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Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
203
82%
Min 1% FPS
139
82%
Price, $
$159.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i5-10400F in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i5-10400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i5-10400F in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core Ultra 9 285K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 24th, 2024 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1851 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Arrow Lake-S | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 6400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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