Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 records an average benchmark score of 75488, while the Intel Core i7-14701E records 33206. The Ultra 9 285 sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the i7-14701E.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 versus 22195 for the Core i7-14701E, a 54.7% advantage for the Ultra 9 285. The gap is consistent across all Cinebench versions.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 9 285 does not use hyper-threading, hence thread count equals core count.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Core i7-14701E boosts up to 5.40 GHz, while the Core Ultra 9 285 boosts up to 5.60 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support. The Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 9 285 also has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

Architecture Differences

The Core i7-14701E is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It belongs to the Core 14th Gen family. The Core Ultra 9 285 uses Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-S, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. This node transition is the most significant architectural divide: the Ultra 9 285 moves to an external foundry and a denser process, allowing more cores in a smaller die.

The Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, relying on hyper-threading to double its thread count. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads, with no hyper-threading. The Ultra 9 285 also carries larger per-core caches: 192 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB L1 per core, and 3 MB L2 per core versus 2 MB L2 per core. Shared L3 is 36 MB on the Ultra 9 285 versus 33 MB on the i7-14701E.

Memory support differs sharply. The i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. The Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 only, also dual-channel, but the database records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra 9 285. The i7-14701E has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also diverges. The i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 9 285 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Ultra 9 285 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 9 285 was released on 2024-12-31. The Ultra 9 285 has a launch MSRP of $579; the i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 9 285 wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, 17 of 17. The largest margins appear in data encryption and floating point math. In PassMark data encryption, the Ultra 9 285 scores 46949 against 14862 for the i7-14701E, a 68.3% advantage. In PassMark floating point math, the Ultra 9 285 scores 194988 versus 61873, also a 68.3% advantage.

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform 54.7% gap in favor of the Ultra 9 285 across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 versus 22195. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 6909 versus 3133. The same 54.7% delta appears in Cinebench R15 and R20, both multi-core and single-core variants.

PassMark integer math shows the smallest large-scale gap at 50.7%, with the Ultra 9 285 scoring 164869 versus 81325. PassMark data compression shows a 53% advantage, 602121 versus 282939. PassMark multithread shows a 53.9% advantage, 56602 versus 26112. PassMark extended instructions shows a 59.2% advantage, 45357 versus 18528. PassMark random string sorting shows a 60.4% advantage, 73651 versus 29158. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 61.7% advantage, 459 versus 176.

The closest result is PassMark single thread, where the Ultra 9 285 scores 4881 versus 4305, an 11.8% advantage. PassMark physics is the second closest at 33.3%, with scores of 3598 versus 2399. These two tests indicate that while the Ultra 9 285 is clearly faster per core, the single-thread lead is modest compared to the multi-threaded lead.

The average benchmark score difference reinforces the sweep: 75488 for the Ultra 9 285 versus 33206 for the i7-14701E. The Ultra 9 285's nearest rivals in the database are server-class AMD EPYC parts, including the AMD EPYC 8224P at 75582 (0.1% ahead) and the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75373 (0.2% behind). The i7-14701E's nearest rivals are mobile and lower-core desktop parts, with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244. This placement shows the two processors compete in entirely different performance strata.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701E | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $579 |

The base clock favors the i7-14701E slightly, 2.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, but the boost clock favors the Ultra 9 285, 5.60 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. Both processors have a TDP of 65 W and support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are desktop parts in active production.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 9 285 wins every benchmark category in the database, so the use-case split is defined by the size of the margin rather than the direction. The largest advantages, 68.3%, come in data encryption and floating point math. Workloads that are heavily parallel and math-intensive, such as encryption, scientific computation, and floating-point simulation, will see the greatest benefit from the Ultra 9 285.

The 54.7% advantage across all Cinebench tests covers both multi-core and single-core rendering. Content creation workloads that use Cinebench-style rendering, including 3D scene rendering and video export, will consistently favor the Ultra 9 285. The 53.9% multithread advantage in PassMark, with scores of 56602 versus 26112, confirms that heavily threaded general workloads are also firmly in the Ultra 9 285's territory.

The Core i7-14701E has no benchmark wins, but its closest result is PassMark single thread, where it trails by only 11.8%. This is the only test where the i7-14701E comes within a double-digit margin. For workloads that are predominantly single-threaded and not covered by the other benchmark categories, the i7-14701E would be closer in performance, though still behind.

The i7-14701E does offer DDR4 memory support, which the Ultra 9 285 lacks. Systems constrained to DDR4 memory infrastructure can use the i7-14701E without a platform memory change. The i7-14701E also uses Intel Socket 1700, a different platform from the Ultra 9 285's Intel Socket 1851. The i7-14701E's lower release date of 2024-06-30 predates the Ultra 9 285's 2024-12-31 release. The i7-14701E also has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 20 on the Ultra 9 285, so the Ultra 9 285 provides more CPU-attached PCIe bandwidth.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 as the stronger processor in every measured benchmark. It holds a 54.7% lead across all Cinebench tests, a 68.3% lead in data encryption and floating point math, and a 50.7% to 61.7% lead across the remaining PassMark workloads. Its average benchmark score of 75488 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are AMD EPYC server processors. The Core Ultra 9 285 is the choice for multi-threaded rendering, encryption, floating point computation, and any workload that scales with core count.

The Intel Core i7-14701E records an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals are mobile-class and lower-core desktop processors, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS. The i7-14701E wins no head-to-head benchmark against the Ultra 9 285. Its only competitive result is PassMark single thread, where it trails by 11.8%. It does support DDR4 memory, which the Ultra 9 285 does not, and it uses a different socket, Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. The i7-14701E is the appropriate pick for platforms that require DDR4 support or that are built around Socket 1700. For raw performance, the Ultra 9 285 is the unambiguous leader in the database.