CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Core Ultra 9 285KVSCore i7-14700K
Intel's productivity flagship. Cooler than the 14900K, weaker in games.
Full breakdown →The most core-heavy i7 to date. Solid all-rounder, same platform caveats.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Core i7-14700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 8P + 16E / 24T | 8P + 12E / 28T |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz P-core | 3.4 GHz P-core |
| Boost | 5.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 36 MB | 33 MB |
| TDP | 125 W (250 W max turbo) | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | LGA 1700 |
Live benchmark data
No verified runs for either part yet. Own one of these? Run the benchmark and put it on the map.
Verdict — Core Ultra 9 285K
Solid productivity chip that gets criticized because it lost the gaming crown. If you don't game, it's a real option. Requires a new LGA 1851 board.
Verdict — Core i7-14700K
A decent chip weighed down by platform reputation. Ensure BIOS is current if you own or buy one.