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Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core Ultra 7 265KF
The Core Ultra 9 285 is same performance as the Core Ultra 7 265KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 9 28572% Score
- Is 2 months newer
- Up to 53% more expensive – $579 vs $276.99
Core Ultra 7 265KF72% Score
- Up to 53% cheaper – $276.99 vs $579
- Up to 53% 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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 56% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 2% higher.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA1851Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 9 285 or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 285 and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 72/100, Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 72/100. 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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