Core i7-14700KF vs Core Ultra 9 285H
Short answer: which is best?
Core i7-14700KF is 30.2 % stronger than Core Ultra 9 285H. Core i7-14700KF ranks #4 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Core Ultra 9 285H ranks #13 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (11,033 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 2 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core i7-14700KF | Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 14,368 | 11,033 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,581 | 3,354 |
| Integer (MT) | 13.7 Gop/s | 6.3 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.89 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 14,529,987 | 3,110,756 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 28 | 16 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 24 MB |
Fragz' verdict
Alright gamers, looking at the numbers, the Core i7-14700KF absolutely dominates this comparison, taking the win with a commanding 32.8% lead in overall CPU score. This isn't just a slight edge; the Core i7-14700KF flexes its muscle with significantly higher multi-threaded integer performance at 14.3 Gop/s compared to the Core Ultra 9 285H's 6.3 Gop/s, backed by 20 cores and 28 threads versus 16 cores and 16 threads. This translates into a massive advantage in demanding scenarios, as seen in its 14077855 draw calls per second and an impressive 117.4 FPS in the Supernova DX11 scene, leaving the Core Ultra 9 285H at 3110756 draw calls per second and 25.9 FPS. While both CPUs show very similar single-thread performance, the Core i7's higher core count, threads, and L3 cache of 33 MB versus 24 MB make it the powerhouse for gaming and heavy workloads. It's important to note that the Core Ultra 9 285H only has one verified run, so its full potential might not be captured here, but based on current data, the Core i7-14700KF is the clear choice for raw CPU performance.
Generated September 24, 2026 from the 2 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Core i7-14700KF · All measurements for Core Ultra 9 285H