Core Ultra 9 285HX
24C/24T · 5.5 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #204
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285HX lands at 32 and Intel Core Ultra 7 365K at 89. That puts Intel Core Ultra 7 365K ahead by 57 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core Ultra 9 285HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 57,229 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
Pick Intel Core Ultra 7 365K 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
Intel Core Ultra 7 365KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K more score per dollar ($429 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 365K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) | 22 (8P+12E+2LP) |
| Threads | 24 | — |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | — |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | LGA1851 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | — |
| PassMark rank | #204 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 57,229 | — |
| Architecture | — | Panther Lake |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Core Ultra 9 285HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 57,229 — 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
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
- +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 285HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K? +
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 57. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core Ultra 9 285HX worth the price? +
At $599, Core Ultra 9 285HX delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Is Intel Core Ultra 7 365K worth the price? +
At $429, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.
Does Core Ultra 9 285HX or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K 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 285HX or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K? +
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — more score per dollar ($429 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.