The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in 8 out of 14 comparable specs, with 4 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (321% better).
Core i5-14400 wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 60% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 9 285 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-14400 if msrp matters more to you.
