Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·11h ago
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Xeon E5-1650
The Core Ultra 9 285K is much faster than the Xeon E5-1650 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $309.05 more expensive!
Core Ultra 9 285K75% Score
- Up to 287% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 12 years and 10 months newer
- Available for $539.00
Xeon E5-165013% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K has a 16% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA2011Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Sandy Bridge-EDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
DDR3Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Xeon E5-1650?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 477% faster than the Xeon E5-1650 on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Xeon E5-1650?expand_more
477% 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 Ultra 9 285K or Xeon E5-1650?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 75/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon E5-1650?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100, Xeon E5-1650 scores 13/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 9 285K or Xeon E5-1650 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 Ultra 9 285K or Xeon E5-1650?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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