Valorant
1080p@280Hz·05:18 played
Mochs·12h ago
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FPSAverage
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20%/41°C
98%/44°C
32 GB
82%usage
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Xeon Platinum 8452Y
The Core Ultra 9 285K is much faster than the Xeon Platinum 8452Y on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 9 285K74% Score
- Up to 86% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 10 months newer
- Up to 578% cheaper – $539.00 vs $3995
- Up to 1160% better value for money
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 31.5 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K has a 85% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 50% higher.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA4677Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Sapphire RapidsDesktop
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Server/WorkstationArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Xeon Platinum 8452Y?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 68% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8452Y on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 44/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Xeon Platinum 8452Y?expand_more
68% 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 Platinum 8452Y?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 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 Ultra 9 285K and Xeon Platinum 8452Y?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 74/100, Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 44/100. 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 Platinum 8452Y 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 Platinum 8452Y?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K 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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