The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in 10 out of 16 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is E-Cores (100% better).
Core i5-14500 wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 58% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 9 285 if you want the best overall performance — especially e-cores.
Choose Core i5-14500 if msrp matters more to you.
