Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i9-14900K
Every Core Ultra 9 285K and Core i9-14900K listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Core Ultra 9 285K
Cheapest we found
£491.99
at CCL Computers, in stock, checked 20 Oct 2026
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 8+16 Core 3.70GHz LGA 1851 Processor - BX80768285K
Priced at 4 shops we check: AWD-IT, CCL Computers, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
Core i9-14900K
Cheapest we found
£459.98
at Novatech, in stock, checked 14 Oct 2026
Intel Core i9-14900K 24 Core 5.8GHz LGA 1700 Raptor Lake Refresh Processor - BX8071514900K
Priced at 4 shops we check: AWD-IT, CCL Computers, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Core i9-14900K we found is £459.98 at Novatech, £32.01 (7%) less than the cheapest Core Ultra 9 285K at £491.99 from CCL Computers.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Core Ultra 9 285K scores 562 to the Core i9-14900K's 504, 12% higher; per pound, the Core Ultra 9 285K renders 4% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| P-Cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| TDP | 125W | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Performance and value
| Figure | Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Blender render score (measured) | 562 | 504 |
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Core Ultra 9 285K listings, cheapest first
Core i9-14900K listings, cheapest first
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