The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in 11 out of 16 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is E-Cores (100% better).
Core i5-14600K wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 42% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 9 285 if you want the best overall performance — especially e-cores.
Choose Core i5-14600K if msrp matters more to you.
