Core i5-14600KF vs Core Ultra 9 285

Intel Core i5-14600KF ≈ ₹24,100 today Buy now

Intel Core Ultra 9 285 ≈ ₹69,400 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 9 285 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14600KF gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-14600KF Core Ultra 9 285

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Why pick Core i5-14600KF

About ₹45,300 cheaper today

Why pick Core Ultra 9 285

10 more cores (24 vs 14)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Specifications

	Core i5-14600KF	Core Ultra 9 285
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	14	24
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P + 16E
Threads	20	24
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	40 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	36 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Locked
Cooler in the box	Not included	—
Integrated graphics	—	Intel Graphics
Released	—	2025-01-06
Price today (≈)	₹24,100	₹69,400

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600KF better than Core Ultra 9 285?

Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 9 285 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14600KF gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-14600KF or Core Ultra 9 285?

Core Ultra 9 285 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-14600KF.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600KF or Core Ultra 9 285?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-14600KF gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 9 285. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 9 285 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-14600KF uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 9 285 uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.