Intel Core i9 14900KF vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i9 14900KF leads Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX overall by 6 points (76 vs 70 out of 100).
  • Key differences: L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 40 MB vs 32 MB; base power consumption, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 55 vs 125 W; threads, where Intel Core i9 14900KF has 32 vs 24; base frequency, where Intel Core i9 14900KF has 3.2 vs 2.8 GHz; L1 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 2,432 vs 2,176 KB.
Intel Core i9 14900KF leads overall
Intel Core i9 14900KF · 84 overall, #32 of 470
76
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · 82 overall, #41 of 470
70
Key differences
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 40 MB vs 32 MB
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 55 vs 125 W
  • ThreadsIntel Core i9 14900KF 32 vs 24
  • Base FrequencyIntel Core i9 14900KF 3.2 vs 2.8 GHz
  • L1 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 2,432 vs 2,176 KB

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore i9 14900KFCore Ultra 9 285HXLead
Benchmark
Tie
Core Specifications
+8
Integrated Graphics
+44

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core i9 14900KF
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Cores
24
24
Threads
32
24
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz14% more
2.8 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
55 W56% less
Maximum Frequency
6 GHz9% more
5.5 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
253 W
N/A
L1 Cache
2,176 KB
2,432 KB12% more
L2 Cache
32 MB
40 MB25% more
L3 Cache
36 MB
36 MB
Lithography Process
7 nm
N/A
Is unlocked
Yes
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core i9 14900KF
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Core i9 14900KF
Core Ultra 9 285HX
PassMark CPU Mark
58,0483% more
56,272

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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