Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
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
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 160 W+2% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+2% | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel 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% |
| PassMark | 45,279Top 9% | 56,512+25%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 27% | 1,855+149%Top 36% |
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