Core Ultra 9 285K vs 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 77 % stronger than 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz. Core Ultra 9 285K ranks #2 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (15,519 CPU score over 1 verified runs). 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz ranks #31 of 67 measured processors at WhatFPS (8,769 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 9 285K | 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 15,519 | 8,769 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,994 | 6,381 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 7 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.95 Gop/s | 0.61 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,963,538 | 8,964,630 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 8 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 16 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 9 285K decisively wins this CPU showdown, leading the 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz by a substantial 77% in overall CPU score. This advantage is clear across the board, with the Core Ultra 9 285K delivering significantly higher single-thread performance at 0.95 Gop/s, which is key for game FPS ceilings, and a stronger multi-threaded integer score of 12.7 Gop/s, useful for streaming and background tasks. Its 24 cores and higher peak clock of 5334 MHz also pushed draw calls per second to 11963538 and achieved 99.8 FPS in Supernova DX11, compared to the i7's 74.7 FPS. It's important to note that both processors only have one verified run, so these results should be considered an early indicator. For gamers prioritizing raw power and future-proofing, the Core Ultra 9 285K is the clear choice, though the 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz still offers respectable gaming performance if you're not chasing the absolute top tier.
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 9 285K · All measurements for 11th Gen Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz