Core Ultra 9 285HX
24C/24T · 5.5 GHz · 55 W · PassMark #204
Xeon W9-3475X
Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
Xeon W9-3475X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285HX lands at 32 and Xeon W9-3475X at 90. That puts Xeon W9-3475X ahead by 58 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 Xeon W9-3475X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core Ultra 9 285HXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core Ultra 9 285HX more score per dollar ($599 vs $3,739).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Xeon W9-3475X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | ▲ 36 |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 72 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W base / 160 W turbo | — |
| Socket | BGA 2114 | LGA4677 |
| Class | Laptop (HX) | — |
| PassMark rank | #204 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 57,229 | — |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Xeon W9-3475X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Xeon W9-3475X
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Xeon W9-3475X? +
Xeon W9-3475X scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 58. 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 Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +
At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.
Does Core Ultra 9 285HX or Xeon W9-3475X 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 Xeon W9-3475X? +
Core Ultra 9 285HX — more score per dollar ($599 vs $3,739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.