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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1226 v3 vs Core Ultra 9 285K

The Xeon E3-1226 v3 is much 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.

  • Up to 177% cheaper$213 vs $539.00
  • Up to 22% better value for money
  • Up to 127% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 177% more expensive$539.00 vs $213

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more cores.

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Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 54% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1226 v3 draws 41W less power.

LGA1150
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LGA1851
Haswell-WS
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Arrow Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
Intel HD P4600
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
1600 MHz (DDR3)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 131% faster than the Xeon E3-1226 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Xeon E3-1226 v3?expand_more
131% 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, Xeon E3-1226 v3 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 74/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1226 v3 and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1226 v3 scores 32/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 74/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E3-1226 v3 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 Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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