Core Ultra 9 285HX
24C/24T · 5.5 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #204
Core i7-14700K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 20C/28T · 125 W · LGA1700
Core i7-14700K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285HX lands at 32 and Core i7-14700K at 87. That puts Core i7-14700K ahead by 55 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core Ultra 9 285HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 57,229 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
Pick Core i7-14700K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
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 Ultra 9 285HX | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) | 20 |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 28 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | 125 W |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | LGA1700 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | — |
| PassMark rank | #204 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 57,229 | — |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
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
FAQ: Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Core i7-14700K
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Core i7-14700K? +
Core i7-14700K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 55. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core Ultra 9 285HX worth the price? +
At $599, Core Ultra 9 285HX delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core i7-14700K worth the price? +
At $409, Core i7-14700K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in single.
Does Core Ultra 9 285HX or Core i7-14700K 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 Ultra 9 285HX or Core i7-14700K? +
Core i7-14700K — more score per dollar ($409 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.