Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
70.5Single-core76.8
66.1Multi-core83.4
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
40.2iGPU60.5
74.4Platformspec-based73.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700HX14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 60.3, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+20) and multi-core (+17). Intel Core i7-14700HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 17% higher threads: 28 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 71
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 66
- Stronger iGPU score: 61 vs 40
- 149% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 1,855 vs 744
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 160 W+2% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28+17% | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850Top 30% | 3,150+11%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,800Top 18% | 20,500+22%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100Top 14% | 2,250+7%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,500Top 11% | 37,500+36%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 36,414Top 15% | 56,512+55%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 27% | 1,855+149%Top 36% |
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