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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14700HX vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i7-14700HX is slightly 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 11% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
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 i7-14700HX

377FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

423FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-14700HX

277FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

310FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

222FPS

225FPS

713FPS

756FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-14700HX

752FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

804FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-14700HX

328FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-14700HX

788FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

842FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-14700HX

244FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

254FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-14700HX

69%

Core Ultra 9 285

71%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-14700HX

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-14700HX

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i7-14700HX has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14700HX

33 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700HX

2.1 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700HX

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-14700HX

55W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core i7-14700HX draws 10W less power.

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Core i7-14700HX

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i7-14700HXCore Ultra 9 285

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-HX

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14700HX or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 3% faster than the Core i7-14700HX on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 69/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i7-14700HX?expand_more

3% 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 i7-14700HX 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 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14700HX and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14700HX scores 69/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.