Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
34.5Single-core92.9
28Multi-core98.4
27.5Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+70) and single-core (+58). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 28
- 3900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
- 686% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 5,400
- 593% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 9,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 91 W+27% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 40 MB+3900% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,520Bottom 32% | 3,265+115%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,950Bottom 20% | 22,091+346%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,180Bottom 23% | 2,382+102%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 17% | 42,460+686%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 9,700Bottom 16% | 67,224+593%Top 3% |
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