CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 9.9% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900KS

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

76th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs3rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs19th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

56th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs1st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs12th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS

4,870

285K

5,121

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS

62,393

285K

68,590

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900KS

i9-14900KS

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS

i9-14900KS

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900KS

N/A

285K

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900KS

N/A

285K

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900KS

N/A

285K

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900KS

FCLGA1851

285K

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900KS

125 W

285K

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-14900KS

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

285K

The Intel Core i9-14900KS and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-14900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.