Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
81Single-core84.7
79.6Multi-core86.9
67.3Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1470013 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 77, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+4). Intel Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700
- 20% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 182 W
- 17% higher threads: 28 vs 24
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 81
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 80
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 43% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 28 MB
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+20% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28+17% | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 40 MB+43% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 24% | 3,061+5%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800Top 21% | 19,926+12%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500Top 13% | — |
| PassMark | 49,000Top 19% | 57,762+18%Top 11% |
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