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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2136 vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Xeon E-2136 is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 100% cheaper$289 vs $579
  • Up to 17% better value for money
  • Up to 71% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 100% more expensive$579 vs $289

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285 has 18 more cores.

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Core Ultra 9 285 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2136 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 15W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA1851
Coffee Lake-S WS
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Arrow Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
UHD Graphics P630
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2136 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 48% faster than the Xeon E-2136 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Xeon E-2136?expand_more
48% 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, Xeon E-2136 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2136 and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E-2136 scores 48/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E-2136 or Core Ultra 9 285 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 Xeon E-2136 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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