Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
16C/32T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #191
Core Ultra 9 285
24C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 65 W · PassMark #193
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7945HX3D lands at 32 and Core Ultra 9 285 at 32. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Ryzen 9 7945HX3D if…
- ✓PassMark #191 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
Pick Core Ultra 9 285 if…
- ✓PassMark #193 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $579
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7945HX3D | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | ▲ 32 | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | ▲ 36 MB |
| TDP | 55 W | 65 W base / 182 W turbo |
| Socket | FL1 | LGA 1851 |
| Class | Laptop | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | #191 of 5,901 | #193 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | ▲ 57,729 | 57,575 |
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
- +PassMark #191 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- −Higher price than non-X3D sibling at the same core count
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Core Ultra 9 285
- +PassMark #193 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $579
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Ryzen 9 7945HX3D vs Core Ultra 9 285
Which is better, Ryzen 9 7945HX3D or Core Ultra 9 285? +
Both score 32 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 9 7945HX3D worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 7945HX3D delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core Ultra 9 285 worth the price? +
At $579, Core Ultra 9 285 delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen 9 7945HX3D or Core Ultra 9 285 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.