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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-14900KS vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i9-14900KS 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 19% more expensive – $822.50 vs $579

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer
Up to 19% cheaper – $579 vs $822.50
Up to 20% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Dota 22013

Core i9-14900KS

302FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

306FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-14900KS

194FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

194FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

Core i9-14900KS

160FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

160FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-14900KS

294FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

294FPS

World of Warcraft2004

251FPS

252FPS

528FPS

528FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-14900KS

771FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

779FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i9-14900KS

364FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

374FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-14900KS

61%

Core Ultra 9 285

62%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i9-14900KS has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-14900KS

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900KS

3.2 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core i9-14900KS has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900KS

6.2 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core i9-14900KS boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-14900KS

150W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 85W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-14900KS

$822.50

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i9-14900KSCore Ultra 9 285

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-R

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Arc Graphics 4 Xe LPG

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-14900KS or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-14900KS or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-14900KS and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-14900KS scores 61/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-14900KS 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 i9-14900KS or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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