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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 7 250U vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core 7 250U is slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $579

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core 7 250U

307FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

420FPS

Valorant2020

Core 7 250U

676FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

800FPS

Rust2018

Core 7 250U

323FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

361FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 7 250U

541FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

574FPS

Dota 22013

233FPS

308FPS

641FPS

752FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 7 250U

332FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 7 250U

373FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

391FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 7 250U

57%

Core Ultra 9 285

73%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 7 250U

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 7 250U

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 7 250U

12 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 7 250U

1.9 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 7 250U

5.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 7 250U

15W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core 7 250U draws 50W less power.

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Core 7 250U

Core Ultra 9 285

Core 7 250UCore Ultra 9 285

Intel BGA 1744

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-U

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 96EU

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 7 250U or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 28% faster than the Core 7 250U on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core 7 250U?expand_more

28% 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, Core 7 250U or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 73/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 7 250U and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core 7 250U scores 57/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 73/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 7 250U or Core Ultra 9 285 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 Core 7 250U or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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