Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Core Ultra 9 285H
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 22.4 % stronger than Core Ultra 9 285H. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks #7 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (13,506 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Core Ultra 9 285H ranks #16 of 83 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus | Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 13,506 | 11,033 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,193 | 3,354 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 6.3 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.69 Gop/s | 0.89 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 13,664,107 | 3,110,756 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 16 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 24 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus takes the overall CPU performance crown, leading the Core Ultra 9 285H by a solid 22.4% in our benchmarks, though it's important to note each CPU only has one verified run so far. This lead is driven by its significantly higher multi-threaded integer performance, nearly double that of its competitor, and a massive advantage in draw calls per second and Supernova DX11 FPS, backed by more cores and L3 cache. For gamers, this means the 270K Plus will handle background tasks, streaming, and game compilation with ease, preventing bottlenecks in demanding scenarios. However, the Core Ultra 9 285H still shines with its higher single-thread performance and peak clock speed, making it a strong contender for titles that are primarily CPU-bound on a single core and less reliant on heavy multi-threading. Its lower overall CPU score is reflected in a much lower median rig gaming score, but remember this measures the entire system, not just the CPU itself.
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 Ultra 7 270K Plus · All measurements for Core Ultra 9 285H