Core Ultra 9 285HX
24C/24T · 5.5 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #204
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Zen 5 · 8C/16T · 104 MB cache · Gaming king
Ryzen 7 9800X3D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285HX lands at 32 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 95. That puts Ryzen 7 9800X3D ahead by 63 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D if…
- ✓Fastest gaming CPU on the planet
- ✓Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
- ✓Excellent efficiency (120 W TDP)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 7 9800X3DSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 7 9800X3D more score per dollar ($479 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) | 8 |
| Threads | ▲ 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | ▲ 96 MB (3D V-Cache) |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | 120 W |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | AM5 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | — |
| PassMark rank | #204 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 57,229 | — |
| Process | — | TSMC 4 nm |
| iGPU | — | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs) |
| Memory | — | DDR5-5600 |
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
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- +Fastest gaming CPU on the planet
- +Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
- +Excellent efficiency (120 W TDP)
- −Only 8 cores for productivity-heavy workloads
- −AM5 motherboard required
- −Scarce at launch
FAQ: Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Ryzen 7 9800X3D? +
Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 63. 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth the price? +
At $479, Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in gaming.
Does Core Ultra 9 285HX or Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D? +
Ryzen 7 9800X3D — more score per dollar ($479 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.