Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core i9-14900HX
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 7 265K is 32.2 % stronger than Core i9-14900HX. Core Ultra 7 265K ranks #6 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (13,700 CPU score over 2 verified runs). Core i9-14900HX ranks #22 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (10,367 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 3 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core Ultra 7 265K | Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 13,700 | 10,367 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 13,665 | 7,938 |
| Integer (MT) | 11.5 Gop/s | 7.4 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.87 Gop/s | 0.8 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,952,062 | 9,352,692 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 20 | 24 / 32 |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 7 265K takes the overall win, leading the Core i9-14900HX by 16.3% in CPU score. This processor shows a strong advantage in multi-threaded integer operations at 9.7 Gop/s compared to 7.4 Gop/s, alongside significantly higher draw calls per second and 99.5 FPS in the Supernova DX11 test, which means better handling of background tasks and game engines. While the Core i9-14900HX shows a slight edge in single-thread performance at 0.8 Gop/s, which can be critical for maximizing frame rates, the Ultra 7's overall strength is clear. However, with only one verified run for the i9 and two for the Ultra 7, these results are based on a thin sample. If you prioritize raw multi-threaded power for game streaming or heavy background loads, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the stronger choice, but the i9 still offers competitive single-core speed.
Generated October 30, 2026 from the 3 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 Ultra 7 265K · All measurements for Core i9-14900HX