Core i7-14700K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 20C/28T · 125 W · LGA1700
Core Ultra 9 285HX
24C/24T · 5.5 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #204
Core i7-14700K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i7-14700K lands at 87 and Core Ultra 9 285HX at 32. That puts Core i7-14700K ahead by 55 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i7-14700K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Pick Core Ultra 9 285HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 57,229 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i7-14700KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i7-14700K more score per dollar ($409 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i7-14700K | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh | — |
| Cores | 20 | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | ▲ 28 | 24 |
| TDP | 125 W | 55 W base / 160 W turbo |
| Socket | LGA1700 | BGA 2114 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Base clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 36 MB |
| Class | — | Laptop (HX) |
| PassMark rank | — | #204 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 57,229 |
Core i7-14700K
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
Core Ultra 9 285HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 57,229 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Core i7-14700K vs Core Ultra 9 285HX
Which is better, Core i7-14700K or Core Ultra 9 285HX? +
Core i7-14700K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 55. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i7-14700K worth the price? +
At $409, Core i7-14700K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in single.
Is Core Ultra 9 285HX worth the price? +
At $599, Core Ultra 9 285HX delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core i7-14700K or Core Ultra 9 285HX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core i7-14700K or Core Ultra 9 285HX? +
Core i7-14700K — more score per dollar ($409 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.