Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
56.9Single-core76.8
48.3Multi-core83.4
66.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
72.7iGPU60.5
63.1Platformspec-based73.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 155H16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+35) and single-core (+20). Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 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 Ultra 7 155H
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 61
- 74% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 1,855
- 49% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 48
- 167% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 96 GB
- 152% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 14,900
- 131% higher PassMark: 56,512 vs 24,448
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 28 W+49% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 160 W+39% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Threads | 22 | 24+9% |
| Base clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+100% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz+15% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 256 GB+167% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,320Bottom 32% | 3,150+36%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,100Top 46% | 20,500+69%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,700Bottom 45% | 2,250+32%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,900Top 35% | 37,500+152%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 24,448Top 38% | 56,512+131%Top 3% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,225+74%Top 13% | 1,855Top 37% |
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