Valorant
1440p@240Hz·17:48 played
PD·12h ago
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FPSAverage
270
FPS1% Low
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42%/86°C
32 GB
40%usage
Core Ultra 7 356H vs Core Ultra 9 285H
The Core Ultra 7 356H is same performance as the Core Ultra 9 285H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285H has a 53% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285H boosts 15% higher.
Intel BGA 2540
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 2049Panther Lake
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-HMobile
Segmenthelp
MobileIntel Xe3 Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Graphics 140T7200 MHz (DDR5), 8533 MHz (LPDDR5X)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5), 8400 MHz (LPDDR5X)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 285H?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 Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 285H?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 Ultra 7 356H and Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 356H scores 71/100, Core Ultra 9 285H 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 Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 285H 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 Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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