Core Ultra 9 275HX
24C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #217
Core i9-14900KF
Raptor Lake Refresh · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Core i9-14900KF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 275HX lands at 31 and Core i9-14900KF at 88. That puts Core i9-14900KF ahead by 57 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 Core i9-14900KF if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i9-14900KFSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i9-14900KF more score per dollar ($564 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 24 |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 32 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | 125 W |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | LGA1700 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | — |
| PassMark rank | #217 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 55,868 | — |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Core i9-14900KF
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
FAQ: Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Core i9-14900KF
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 275HX or Core i9-14900KF? +
Core i9-14900KF scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 57. 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 Core i9-14900KF worth the price? +
At $564, Core i9-14900KF delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in single.
Does Core Ultra 9 275HX or Core i9-14900KF 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 Core i9-14900KF? +
Core i9-14900KF — more score per dollar ($564 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.