Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
82Single-core84.7
83.9Multi-core86.9
68.6Gamingspec-based70.7
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 182 W
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 17% higher threads: 28 vs 24
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 84
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 43% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 28 MB
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+39% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28+17% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+36% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 40 MB+43% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | 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 i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 24% | 3,061+5%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147Top 18% | 19,926+4%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,169Top 15% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 34,655Top 11% | — |
| PassMark | 51,919Top 14% | 57,762+11%Top 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,454Top 19% | 4,908+10%Top 4% |
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