Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
73Single-core75.3
71.7Multi-core83.1
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
40.2iGPU60.5
78Platformspec-based73.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900HX11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 71.7 to 63.4, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+20) and multi-core (+11). Intel Core i9-14900HX 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 i9-14900HX
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 72
- Stronger iGPU score: 61 vs 40
- 149% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 1,855 vs 744
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 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 i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz+7% | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 21% | 3,100+6%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,100Top 13% | 21,800+20%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,190Top 8% | 2,200Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,200Top 7% | 35,000+16%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 43,593Top 11% | 55,712+28%Top 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 27% | 1,855+149%Top 37% |
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