The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in 11 out of 16 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (433% better).
Core i5-12400F wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 68% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 9 285 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-12400F if msrp matters more to you.
