Core Ultra 9 275HX
24C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #217
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 275HX lands at 31 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 65 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core Ultra 9 275HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 55,868 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) | 8 |
| Threads | ▲ 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | — |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | AM5 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | — |
| PassMark rank | #217 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 55,868 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 5 |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Core Ultra 9 275HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 55,868 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Core Ultra 9 275HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 65. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core Ultra 9 275HX worth the price? +
At $599, Core Ultra 9 275HX delivers a Specdex score of 31 — strongest in passmark.
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +
At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.
Does Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.