Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i7-14700KF
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 8 % stronger than Core i7-14700KF. Core Ultra 9 285K ranks #2 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (15,519 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Core i7-14700KF ranks #5 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 15,519 | 14,368 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,994 | 11,581 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 13.7 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.95 Gop/s | 0.91 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,963,538 | 14,529,987 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 20 / 28 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 33 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 9 285K claims the overall lead in CPU score, pulling ahead by 5.9% over the Core i7-14700KF, though this comes from a single verified run. While the Core Ultra 9 285K boasts a higher single-thread performance of 0.95 Gop/s and a peak clock of 5334 MHz, the Core i7-14700KF actually delivers stronger results in several key gaming metrics. The Core i7-14700KF reached 117.4 FPS in Supernova DX11, handled 14077855 draw calls per second, and achieved 14.3 Gop/s in multi-threaded integer operations, outperforming the Core Ultra 9 285K in all three. For gamers, this suggests that while the Core Ultra 9 285K might excel in pure single-thread dependent scenarios, the Core i7-14700KF could offer a more robust experience across a wider range of CPU-heavy games. Given the thin sample for the Core Ultra 9 285K, the Core i7-14700KF, with its 5 verified runs and stronger showing in these direct gaming tests, appears to be a more reliable and versatile choice for consistent performance.
Generated September 19, 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 i7-14700KF