Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i7-10700
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 111 % stronger than Core i7-10700. Core Ultra 9 285K ranks #2 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (15,519 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Core i7-10700 ranks #48 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (7,356 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 | Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 15,519 | 7,356 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,994 | 4,283 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 5.5 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.95 Gop/s | 0.49 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,963,538 | 6,902,462 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 8 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 16 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the clear winner in this matchup, leading the Core i7-10700 by a massive 111% in CPU score. This dominant performance is evident across the board, with the Core Ultra 9 285K delivering 12.7 Gop/s in multi-threaded integer performance compared to 5.5 Gop/s, and its single-thread performance of 0.95 Gop/s significantly outstrips the Core i7-10700's 0.49 Gop/s. For gamers, this means higher draw calls per second and a much smoother 99.8 FPS in Supernova DX11, backed by its 24 cores, 24 threads, and higher 5334 MHz peak clock. However, with only one verified run for each processor, the sample is thin, so keep that in mind when making a decision. While the Core Ultra 9 285K is a powerhouse, the Core i7-10700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, still holds a respectable rank of 31 out of 57 and could be a good choice for those not needing absolute peak 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 Ultra 9 285K · All measurements for Core i7-10700