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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-7600K vs Core Ultra 9 285K

The Core i5-7600K is quite a bit 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.

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Up to 101% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 11 months newer
Available for $539.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-7600K

204FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-7600K

214FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

439FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Core i5-7600K

Core Ultra 9 285K

Escape From Tarkov2017

220FPS

269FPS

529FPS

770FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-7600K

589FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

822FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-7600K

233FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

255FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-7600K

Core Ultra 9 285K

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-7600K

28%

Core Ultra 9 285K

75%

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 47 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-7600K

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-7600K

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-7600K

6 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

Core i5-7600K has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-7600K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 36% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-7600K

91W

Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

Core i5-7600K draws 34W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-7600K

Core Ultra 9 285K

$539.00

Core i5-7600KCore Ultra 9 285K

LGA1151

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LGA1851

Kaby Lake

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

HD 630

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-7600K or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 168% faster than the Core i5-7600K on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Core i5-7600K?expand_more

168% 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, Core i5-7600K 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 75/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-7600K and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-7600K scores 28/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-7600K 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 Core i5-7600K or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.