Core Ultra 7 265 vs Core Ultra 9 285

Intel Core Ultra 7 265 ≈ ₹37,900 today · 2025 Buy now

Intel Core Ultra 9 285 ≈ ₹68,900 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265 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 Ultra 7 265 gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Why pick Core Ultra 7 265

About ₹31,000 cheaper today

Why pick Core Ultra 9 285

4 more cores (24 vs 20)

Specifications

	Core Ultra 7 265	Core Ultra 9 285
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Arrow Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC N3B
Cores	20	24
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	8P + 16E
Threads	20	24
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
L2 cache	36 MB	40 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	36 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1851
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Intel Graphics
Released	2025-01-06	2025-01-06
Price today (≈)	₹37,900	₹68,900

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 7 265 better than Core Ultra 9 285?

Core Ultra 7 265 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 Ultra 7 265 gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 7 265 or Core Ultra 9 285?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 7 265 or Core Ultra 9 285?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core Ultra 7 265 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 9 285. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.