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Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Intel Core i9-13980HX
61.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
72.2Inno Score
70.4Single-core76.8
69.6Multi-core83.4
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
40.2iGPU60.5
75.4Platformspec-based73.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13980HX11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 61.6, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+20) and multi-core (+14). Intel Core i9-13980HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13980HX

  • 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24

Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

  • Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 70
  • Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 70
  • Stronger iGPU score: 61 vs 40
  • 149% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 1,855 vs 744
  • 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i9-13980HX versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
SpecIntel Core i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Announced20232025
Process10 nm3 nm+70%
Base TDP55 W55 W
Max TDP157 W160 W+2%

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i9-13980HX versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
SpecIntel Core i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Cores2424
Performance cores88
Efficiency cores1616
Threads32+33%24
Base clock2.2 GHz2.8 GHz+27%
Boost clock5.6 GHz+2%5.5 GHz
L3 cache36 MB36 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i9-13980HX versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
SpecIntel Core i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
iGPUIntel UHD GraphicsIntel Graphics (4 Xe-cores)
iGPU clock1,650 MHz2,000 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i9-13980HX versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
SpecIntel Core i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Memory supportDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-6400
Max memory128 GB256 GB+100%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i9-13980HX versus Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
SpecIntel Core i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Geekbench 6 (single)2,810Top 31%3,150+12%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)16,700Top 19%20,500+23%Top 11%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,120Top 13%2,250+6%Top 4%
Cinebench R23 (multi)28,900Top 9%37,500+30%Top 3%
PassMark45,279Top 9%56,512+25%Top 4%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU)744Bottom 27%1,855+149%Top 36%

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