Core Ultra 9 285HX
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US launch / reference: $599
Third-party reference ↗Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Ryzen 9 9900X
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Ryzen 9 9900X
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $499
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Core Ultra 9 285HX for
- 24 (8P + 16E) CPU cores and 24 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 36 MB
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the BGA 2114 platform.
Consider Ryzen 9 9900X for
- 12 cores at 5.6 GHz boost
- 120 W TDP — cooler than 9950X
- AM5 platform longevity
Tradeoff: 9950X edges it on multi-thread
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 64 MB |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | 120 W |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | AM5 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | Not documented |
| Process | Not documented | TSMC N4X |
| iGPU | Not documented | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs) |
| Memory | Not documented | DDR5-5600 dual-channel |
Core Ultra 9 285HX
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Ryzen 9 9900X
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