Core Ultra 9 285K vs 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 33.3 % stronger than 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF. Core Ultra 9 285K ranks #2 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (15,519 CPU score over 1 verified runs). 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF ranks #11 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (11,638 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 2 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core Ultra 9 285K | 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 15,519 | 11,638 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,994 | 6,907 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 9.3 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.95 Gop/s | 0.82 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,963,538 | 5,942,599 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 14 / 20 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 24 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the clear winner in this CPU comparison, leading the 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF by 33.3% in overall CPU score. This performance gap is evident in its superior single-thread performance of 0.95 Gop/s, which is critical for gaming frame rates, and a significantly higher Supernova DX11 FPS of 99.8. The Core Ultra 9 285K also boasts better multi-threaded integer performance and nearly twice the draw calls per second, backed by more cores, threads, and L3 cache. However, with only one verified run for each processor, these results come from a thin sample and should be viewed with some caution. While the Core Ultra 9 285K is a powerhouse, the 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF remains a respectable performer, holding rank 9 out of 57, making it a viable choice depending on a gamer's specific needs.
Generated September 24, 2026 from the 2 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Core Ultra 9 285K · All measurements for 13th Gen Core i5-13600KF