Valorant
1080p@360Hz·06:50 played
AlexHan·4h ago
Public
664
FPSAverage
490
FPS1% Low
33%/55°C
32%/80°C
64 GB
31%usage
Core i7-7700HQ vs Core Ultra 9 285K
The Core i7-7700HQ is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 9 285K74% Score
- Up to 121% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 42% better value for money
- Up to 56% more expensive – $539.00 vs $378
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K has a 32% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 50% higher.
Intel BGA 1440
Sockethelp
LGA1851Kaby Lake-H
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EUDDR3, 2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7700HQ or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 174% faster than the Core i7-7700HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Core i7-7700HQ?expand_more
174% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-7700HQ or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 74/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7700HQ and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-7700HQ scores 27/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 74/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-7700HQ or Core Ultra 9 285K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-7700HQ or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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