CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 21.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 36.1% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

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

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

139th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs36th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K

5,121

Core

4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

285K

68,590

Core

50,389

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

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

285K

ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

285K

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

285K

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

285K

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

FCLGA1851

285K

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

125 W

285K

N/A

Core

💾Cache

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

285K

N/A

Core

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.