Intel Core Ultra 7 256V vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
65.3Single-core76.8
42.2Multi-core83.4
88.5Efficiencyspec-based44.4
76.9iGPU60.5
35.9Platformspec-based73.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+41) and single-core (+12). Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 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 256V
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 61
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 1,855
- 69% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 42
- 1500% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 16 GB
- 332% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 37 W
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 17 W+69% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 37 W | 160 W+332% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz+15% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,950 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 16 GB | 256 GB+1500% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753Top 35% | 3,150+14%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,850Bottom 47% | 20,500+89%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,876Top 31% | 2,250+20%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,244Bottom 41% | 37,500+266%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 19,478Bottom 49% | 56,512+190%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,883+109%Top 4% | 1,855Top 36% |
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