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Intel Core Ultra 7 265T vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285T: Comparison
Core Ultra 7 265T vs Core Ultra 9 285T: the total cores difference
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core Ultra 7 265T 20 against Core Ultra 9 285T 24. On efficiency cores there is little in it, 12 on the Core Ultra 7 265T versus 16 on the Core Ultra 9 285T. On total threads there is little in it, 20 on the Core Ultra 7 265T versus 24 on the Core Ultra 9 285T. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265T versus 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285T. L3 cache runs the same way, 30 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265T versus 36 MB on the Core Ultra 9 285T, another win for Core Ultra 9 285T. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 1.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265T versus 1.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285T.
Who each one is for
The Core Ultra 7 265T is the one to take for desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. Buy the Core Ultra 9 285T for desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is not built for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 265T (8.2/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds. Our rating of the Core Ultra 9 285T (8.2/10): the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds.
What Core Ultra 7 265T and Core Ultra 9 285T have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and form factor are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Release Year the same on the Core Ultra 7 265T and Core Ultra 9 285T?
It is. Both are listed at 2025, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Desktop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 2025
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 2025
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 35 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Desktop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Arrow Lake-S
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- Arrow Lake-S
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- FCLGA1851
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- FCLGA1851
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 20
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 24Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 12
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 16Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 20
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 24Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 1.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 1.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 5.3 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 30 MB-17%
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 36 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 35 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 112 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 112 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 265T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 285T if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 30 MB).
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds.