Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i9-14900HX
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 49.7 % stronger than Core i9-14900HX. Core Ultra 9 285K ranks #2 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (15,519 CPU score over 1 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 2 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 15,519 | 10,367 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,994 | 7,938 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 7.4 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.95 Gop/s | 0.8 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,963,538 | 9,352,692 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 24 / 32 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Fragz' verdict
Alright, gamers, the verdict is in: the Core Ultra 9 285K absolutely dominates this CPU comparison, leading the Core i9-14900HX by a significant 49.7% in overall CPU score. This isn't just a small bump; the Ultra 9 285K flexes with 12.7 Gop/s in integer multi-thread performance compared to the i9-14900HX's 7.4 Gop/s, plus a stronger single-thread score of 0.95 Gop/s. What does that mean for you? Expect snappier game loading, smoother background tasks, and higher frame rates in CPU-bound games, hitting 99.8 FPS in Supernova DX11 against the i9's 78 FPS. Just a heads-up, both chips only have one verified run, so the sample is thin and these early numbers could shift slightly. Even so, the Core i9-14900HX, with its 24 cores and 32 threads, remains a powerful processor that will still deliver a solid gaming experience for many rigs.
Generated October 29, 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 i9-14900HX