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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14700F vs Core Ultra 9 386H

The Core i7-14700F is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 9 386H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $359

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i7-14700F

726FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

730FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-14700F

767FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

772FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-14700F

391FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

395FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-14700F

223FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

223FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-14700F

566FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

567FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-14700F

247FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

248FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-14700F

287FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

290FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i7-14700F

400FPS

Core Ultra 9 386H

399FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-14700F

66%

Core Ultra 9 386H

74%

Core Ultra 9 386H ranks 8 points higher.

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Core i7-14700F

Core Ultra 9 386H

Core i7-14700F has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-14700F

Core Ultra 9 386H

Core i7-14700F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core Ultra 9 386H

18 MB

Core i7-14700F has 15 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Core Ultra 9 386H

2.1 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 386H

4.9 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-14700F

65W

Core Ultra 9 386H

25W

Core Ultra 9 386H draws 40W less power.

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Core i7-14700F

Core Ultra 9 386H

Core i7-14700FCore Ultra 9 386H

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 2540

Raptor Lake-R

Codenamehelp

Panther Lake

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel Xe3 Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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7200 MHz (DDR5), 8533 MHz (LPDDR5X)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14700F or Core Ultra 9 386H?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 386H. It's 12% faster than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 65/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 386H than Core i7-14700F?expand_more

12% 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 i7-14700F or Core Ultra 9 386H?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 386H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 386H 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 i7-14700F and Core Ultra 9 386H?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14700F scores 65/100, Core Ultra 9 386H 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 i7-14700F or Core Ultra 9 386H 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 i7-14700F or Core Ultra 9 386H?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 386H is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.