Athlon II X2 250 vs Core Ultra 9 285K
The Athlon II X2 250 is slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K has a 23% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1851Regor
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Graphics 4 Xe LPGDDR3
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 250 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 46% faster than the Athlon II X2 250 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Athlon II X2 250?expand_more
46% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon II X2 250 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon II X2 250 and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 250 scores 48/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon II X2 250 or Core Ultra 9 285K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon II X2 250 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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