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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-14900HX vs Core Ultra 9 285K

The Core i9-14900HX is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 months newer
Available for $539.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i9-14900HX

394FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

439FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-14900HX

223FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i9-14900HX

259FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

269FPS

Valorant2020

772FPS

822FPS

730FPS

770FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i9-14900HX

248FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

255FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-14900HX

567FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

580FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-14900HX

325FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

316FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-14900HX

73%

Core Ultra 9 285K

75%

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 2 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Core i9-14900HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-14900HX

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K

36 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900HX

2.2 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K has a 68% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900HX

5.8 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

Core i9-14900HX boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-14900HX

55W

Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

Core i9-14900HX draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-14900HX

Core Ultra 9 285K

$539.00

Core i9-14900HXCore Ultra 9 285K

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-HX

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-14900HX or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 3% faster than the Core i9-14900HX on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 73/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Core i9-14900HX?expand_more

3% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-14900HX or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 75/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-14900HX scores 73/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-14900HX or Core Ultra 9 285K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-14900HX or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.