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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285 vs Xeon Gold 6442Y

The Core Ultra 9 285 is quite a bit faster than the Xeon Gold 6442Y on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 48% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 1 month newer
Up to 257% cheaper – $579 vs $2065
Up to 429% better value for money

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Up to 257% more expensive – $2065 vs $579

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 9 285

421FPS

Xeon Gold 6442Y

275FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

Xeon Gold 6442Y

212FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Xeon Gold 6442Y

331FPS

Rust2018

Core Ultra 9 285

362FPS

Xeon Gold 6442Y

313FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 9 285

801FPS

Xeon Gold 6442Y

645FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 9 285

575FPS

Xeon Gold 6442Y

533FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

747FPS

610FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 9 285

71%

Xeon Gold 6442Y

61%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 10 points higher.

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Xeon Gold 6442Y has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Xeon Gold 6442Y

60 MB

Xeon Gold 6442Y has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Xeon Gold 6442Y

2.6 GHz

Xeon Gold 6442Y has a 4% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Xeon Gold 6442Y

4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 40% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Xeon Gold 6442Y

225W

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 160W less power.

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Core Ultra 9 285

Xeon Gold 6442Y

Core Ultra 9 285Xeon Gold 6442Y

LGA1851

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LGA4677

Arrow Lake-S

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Sapphire Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or Xeon Gold 6442Y?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 16% faster than the Xeon Gold 6442Y on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 61/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Xeon Gold 6442Y?expand_more

16% 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 9 285 or Xeon Gold 6442Y?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 Core Ultra 9 285 and Xeon Gold 6442Y?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100, Xeon Gold 6442Y scores 61/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 9 285 or Xeon Gold 6442Y 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 9 285 or Xeon Gold 6442Y?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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