Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
71.8Single-core75.3
58.6Multi-core78.3
56Efficiency44.4
78iGPU64
60.5Platform72.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285H12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 70.1 to 63.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+20) and platform (+12). 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 efficiency score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger iGPU score: 78 vs 64
- 38% higher Base clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
- 18% higher iGPU clock: 2,350 MHz vs 2,000 MHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 72
- Stronger Multi-core score: 78 vs 59
- Stronger platform score: 72 vs 61
- 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+38% | 2.1 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+18% | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5x-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,080Top 19% | 3,150+2%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,900Top 19% | 20,500+15%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180Top 13% | 2,250+3%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,200Top 22% | 37,500+55%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 36,800Top 23% | — |
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