Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

The Verdict

The data positions the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 as a dominant desktop processor, while the Intel Processor 300T serves as an entry-level part. The Core Ultra 9 285 records an average benchmark score of 75488, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile. The Core Ultra 9 285 delivers 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T provides 2 cores and 4 threads. The benchmark results indicate a full class separation: the Core Ultra 9 285 is designed for heavy multithreaded workloads, while the Intel Processor 300T targets basic desktop tasks.

The Core Ultra 9 285 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake architecture, and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. The Core Ultra 9 285 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, whereas the Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no boost clock listed. The Core Ultra 9 285 has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Processor 300T has a 35 W TDP. Socket compatibility differs entirely: the Core Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851, and the Intel Processor 300T uses Intel Socket 1700.

For users who need maximum multicore throughput, the Core Ultra 9 285 is the clear choice from the recorded data. For basic computing with lower power draw, the Intel Processor 300T is the only option with a 35 W TDP and no benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 9 285 shows a 95th percentile ranking, meaning it outperforms most CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor 300T, with no scores, cannot be compared directly. The data shows that the Core Ultra 9 285 also supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor 300T does not.

Architecture Differences

The Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture (codename Arrow Lake-S), while the Intel Processor 300T uses Raptor Lake (codename Raptor Lake-S). The Core Ultra 9 285 is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel Processor 300T is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 163 mm² die and no transistor count listed. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads with no hyper-threading, while the Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 9 285 integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, while the Intel Processor 300T integrates UHD Graphics 710.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported on the Core Ultra 9 285 but not on the Intel Processor 300T. PCIe lanes also differ: the Core Ultra 9 285 has Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel Processor 300T has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300T does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Processor 300T has a TDP of 35 W, which is lower by 30 W.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851, while the Intel Processor 300T uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What integrated graphics do they have?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The Intel Processor 300T has UHD Graphics 710.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clock of the Core Ultra 9 285 is 2.50 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.60 GHz; the Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no boost clock. The TDP is 65 W for the Core Ultra 9 285 and 35 W for the Intel Processor 300T.

The socket is Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 9 285 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel Processor 300T. The architecture is Arrow Lake for the Core Ultra 9 285 and Raptor Lake for the Intel Processor 300T. The process node is 3 nm (TSMC) for the Core Ultra 9 285 and 10 nm (Intel) for the Intel Processor 300T. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm²; the Intel Processor 300T has no transistor count and a die size of 163 mm².

Cache sizes are significantly larger on the Core Ultra 9 285: 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3, versus 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3 on the Intel Processor 300T. Memory support is DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 9 285, while the Intel Processor 300T supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 9 285, with no figure for the Intel Processor 300T. ECC memory is true for the Core Ultra 9 285 and false for the Intel Processor 300T. PCIe is Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes for the Core Ultra 9 285 and Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for the Intel Processor 300T. Integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Core Ultra 9 285 and UHD Graphics 710 for the Intel Processor 300T. The release date is 2024-12-31 for the Core Ultra 9 285 and 2024-01-07 for the Intel Processor 300T. The launch MSRP is $579 for the Core Ultra 9 285 and $82 for the Intel Processor 300T.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the wins counters are zero for both processors. The Intel Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core Ultra 9 285, however, has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results.

In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 in multicore and 6909 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 20556 in multicore and 2901 in single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 4933 in multicore and 696 in single-core. These scores place the Core Ultra 9 285 at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75488.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 9 285 include a multithread score of 56602 and a single-thread score of 4881. Integer math scores 164869, floating point math scores 194988, and extended instructions score 45357. Data compression scores 602121, data encryption scores 46949, and random string sorting scores 73651. Physics scores 3598, and find prime numbers scores 459.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 9 285, based on average benchmark score, are AMD EPYC 8224P at 75582 with a delta of -0.1%, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75716 with a delta of -0.3%, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75738 with a delta of -0.3%, and AMD EPYC 4545P at 75373 with a delta of 0.2%. The Core Ultra 9 285 is within 0.3% of these parts, indicating a tight cluster of performance at the top of the database.

Because the Intel Processor 300T has no scores, no direct comparison is possible. The data shows that the Core Ultra 9 285 is the only processor with measurable performance in this pair. The Intel Processor 300T remains an unquantified entry-level part, with no benchmark data to support any performance claim. The Core Ultra 9 285, with its 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache, delivers scores that reflect a high-end desktop position. The Intel Processor 300T, with 2 cores and 6 MB of L3 cache, is positioned at the opposite end of the product stack.