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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-860S vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i7-860S is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 266% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 15 years and 3 months newer
Available for $579

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

119FPS

423FPS

356FPS

756FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-860S

526FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

576FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-860S

169FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

310FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-860S

538FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

804FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-860S

184FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-860S

330FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-860S

182FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

254FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-860S

Core Ultra 9 285

72%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 68 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-860S

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more cores.

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Core i7-860S

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-860S

8 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-860S

2.533 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core i7-860S has a 1% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-860S

3.466 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 62% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-860S

82W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 17W less power.

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Core i7-860S

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i7-860SCore Ultra 9 285

LGA1156

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LGA1851

Lynnfield

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

DDR3

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-860S or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 1675% faster than the Core i7-860S on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i7-860S?expand_more

1675% 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 i7-860S or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-860S and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-860S scores 4/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-860S or Core Ultra 9 285 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 i7-860S or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.