Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
74.7Single-core76.8
64.7Multi-core83.4
56Efficiencyspec-based44.4
75.9iGPU60.5
60.5Platformspec-based73.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285H13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 66.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+19) and single-core (+2). Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 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 9 285H
- Stronger iGPU score: 76 vs 61
- 100% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,719 vs 1,855
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 65
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 65% higher PassMark: 56,512 vs 34,203
- 60% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 10
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 24,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W+18% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 160 W+39% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,350 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,080Top 17% | 3,150+2%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,900Top 15% | 20,500+15%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180Top 10% | 2,250+3%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,200Top 13% | 37,500+55%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 34,203Top 20% | 56,512+65%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,719+100%Top 7% | 1,855Top 36% |
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