Core Ultra 9 285HX
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US launch / reference: $599
Third-party reference ↗Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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Ryzen 9 9950X3D
96/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $699
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 9950X3D for
- 16C productivity + 3D V-Cache on gaming CCD
- Lower power than Intel 14900K
- Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
Tradeoff: $699 premium pricing
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 16 (16C/32T; only one CCD carries 3D V-Cache) |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 128 MB (96 MB stacked + 32 MB) |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | 170 W |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | AM5 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | Not documented |
| Process | Not documented | TSMC 4 nm |
| iGPU | Not documented | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs) |
| Memory | Not documented | DDR5-5600 |
Core Ultra 9 285HX
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Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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