CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
24C/24T · 125 W · Launched Oct 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
77.7
1.55× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
128
2.57× ref
CPU single-thread
62.9
1.26× ref
CPU gaming
54.2
1.08× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
74.8
1.50× ref
Street price
$548
567 €
CPU overall per $100
14.2
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.62
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 18.9k | – | points | 1 avg. | 126 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 564 | 530–594 | samples/min | 123 runs | 145 | 7 Nov 2025 – 22 Oct 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 582 | 533–641 | samples/min | 195 runs | 138 | 12 Mar 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 54.2 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 125 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 22.5k | 19.9k–24.5k | points | 165 runs | 97.5 | 5 Aug 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 24.6k | 20.6k–27.2k | points | 139 runs | 101 | 13 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 129.7k | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 99.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 2,397 | – | points | 8 avg. | 142 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 6,494 | – | points | 7 avg. | 129 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 16.6k | – | points | 7 avg. | 142 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 42.5k | – | points | 7 avg. | 139 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 45.4 | – | fps | 2 avg. | 126 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 26.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 15 avg. | 123 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 331 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 9 avg. | 136 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 75.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 28 avg. | 174 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 67.2k | – | points | 9293 avg. | 130 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 85.3 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 125 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 38.9k | – | vsamples | 81 avg. | 141 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,352 | – | points | 1 avg. | 62.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 704 | – | points | 1 avg. | 63.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 890 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,217 | 2,864–3,425 | points | 165 runs | 68.9 | 5 Aug 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,774 | 2,475–3,035 | points | 130 runs | 61.8 | 13 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,366 | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 52.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 146 | – | points | 8 avg. | 61.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 359 | – | points | 7 avg. | 60.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 918 | – | points | 7 avg. | 61.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,377 | – | points | 7 avg. | 61.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1759.3k | – | points | 27 avg. | 79.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 5,087 | – | points | 9293 avg. | 61.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 98.5 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 62.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 139 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 55.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 71.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 53.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 15.4k | – | points | 354 avg. | 86.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 12.9k | – | points | 95 avg. | 77.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,899 | – | points | 2278 avg. | 55.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 12.4k | – | points | 23 avg. | 56.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 13.5k | – | points | 977 avg. | 80.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 139.9k | – | points | 179 avg. | 78.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 10.9k | – | points | 177 avg. | 75.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 135.1k | – | points | 135 avg. | 82.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data318 runs4 Nov 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser599 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking4 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026