Core Ultra X9 388H vs Core i7-14700HX: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core Ultra X9 388H 2026 · 16/16 cores/threads

52.46

Core i7-14700HX 2024 · 20/28 cores/threads

55.11 +5%

Ryzen 5 7530U Core i5-12450H Core Ultra 7 258V Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Core i9-14900HX

By our estimate, Core i7-14700HX beats Core Ultra X9 388H by 5%.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-14700HX

335

faster than 89% of tested · runs: 91

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core Ultra X9 388H	Core i7-14700HX
Score (0–100)	52.46	55.11
Ranking position	57	48
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Panther Lake	Raptor Lake
Release date	Q1 2026	Q1 2024

Specifications

	Core Ultra X9 388H	Core i7-14700HX
Cores	16	20
Threads	16	28
P + E cores	4 + 12	8 + 12
Base clock	no data	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	5.1 GHz	5.5 GHz
L3 cache	18 MB	33 MB
Unlocked multiplier	no	no
Integrated graphics	Intel Arc B390 GPU	Intel UHD Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Pros and cons

Core Ultra X9 388H

newer: released in 2026

Core i7-14700HX

5% higher overall score
more cores: 20 vs 16
more threads: 28 vs 16
bigger L3 cache: 33 MB vs 18 MB

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