Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
76.8Single-core70
83.4Multi-core58.6
44.4Efficiencyspec-based81.4
60.5iGPU88.9
73.9Platformspec-based56.4
14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 67.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+7). Intel Core Ultra X7 358H 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 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 59
- 167% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 96 GB
- 107% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 18,086
- 100% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 80 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
- Stronger iGPU score: 89 vs 61
- 259% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,664 vs 1,855
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Process | 3 nm | 2 nm+33% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 160 W+100% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+15% | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+100% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+167% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+10%Top 10% | 2,865Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,500+25%Top 9% | 16,398Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,250+9%Top 3% | 2,061Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 37,500+107%Top 2% | 18,086Top 23% |
| PassMark | 56,512+69%Top 3% | 33,516Top 19% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,855Top 37% | 6,664+259%Top 2% |
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