Core i5-12600K vs Core Ultra 9 285H: specs and benchmark comparison
AIntel · Alder Lake
Intel Core i5-12600K
- 10 cores / 16 threads
- up to 4.9 GHz
- LGA1700
2021 · $289 at launch
Short verdict
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
≈ parityThe difference in available benchmarks is below the noticeable threshold, so there is no significant advantage.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-12600K is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core Ultra 9 285H is better4
Cores 6 more16 (6P + 10E) vs 10 (6P + 4E)
L3 cache 4 MB more24 MB vs 20 MB
Official memory speed 1,600 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Processor Base Power (Intel) 80 W lower45 W vs 125 W
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- 0.5% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-12600K224.6 samples/minCore Ultra 9 285H225.8 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 225B · 2260200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 0.5% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-12600K
224.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 42 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 42 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 212.87–251.04; submissions 2025-07-23 to 2026-03-07; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
225.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 54 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 54 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 185.31–258.91; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-03-04; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (19)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 209.3 | 222.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 172 | 270.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 226.9 | 250.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 241.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 234.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 253.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 259.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 237.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 253.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 234.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 235.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 227.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 219.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 225.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 213.6 | 224.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 222.9 | 256.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 241.4 | 232 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 240.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 142.3 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-12600K | B · Core Ultra 9 285H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 10 (6P + 4E) | 16 (6P + 10E) | B: 6 more |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | equal |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz | A: 0.8 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz | B: 0.5 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 9.5 MB | no data | no data for B |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB | B: 4 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA2049 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | no data | no data for B |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 6,400 MT/s | B: 1,600 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Arc 140T GPU | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 125 W | 45 W | A: 80 W higher |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 150 W | 115 W | A: 35 W higher |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | no data | 35 W | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A10 (6P + 4E)
B16 (6P + 10E)
B: 6 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A16
B16
equalBase clock
A3.7 GHz
B2.9 GHz
A: 0.8 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.9 GHz
B5.4 GHz
B: 0.5 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A9.5 MB
Bno data
no data for BL3 cache
A20 MB
B24 MB
B: 4 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BFCBGA2049
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
Bno data
no data for B
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B6,400 MT/s
B: 1,600 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
B128 GB
equalPCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics 770
BIntel Arc 140T GPU
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A125 W
B45 W
A: 80 W higherMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A150 W
B115 W
A: 35 W higherMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
Ano data
B35 W
no data for AThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-12600K uses LGA1700, while Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses FCBGA2049.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H have?
Intel Core i5-12600K: 10 cores / 16 threads. Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: 16 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-12600K: Intel UHD Graphics 770. Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: Intel Arc 140T GPU.
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-12600K or Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-12600K, specifications of Intel Core Ultra 9 285Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.