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Ryzen 7 8700G vs Core Ultra 9 285K
The Ryzen 7 8700G is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $215.12 cheaper!
Ryzen 7 8700G62% Score
- Up to 79% cheaper – $323.88 vs $539.00
- Up to 55% better value for money
Core Ultra 9 285K75% Score
- Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 10 months newer
- Up to 79% more expensive – $539.00 vs $323.88
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
Ryzen 7 8700G has a 14% higher base clock.
AM5
Sockethelp
LGA1851Phoenix
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon 780M
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 8700G or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 21% faster than the Ryzen 7 8700G on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Ryzen 7 8700G?expand_more
21% 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, Ryzen 7 8700G 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 75/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 8700G scores 62/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 8700G 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 Ryzen 7 8700G or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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