Ultra 9 285H vs i9-14900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.70
+34.9%
Core Ultra 9 285H
16 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
21.27

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Core Ultra 9 285H by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking159256
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency49.1344.50
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Arrow Lake-H
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate157 MHzno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache36 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmno data
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1964no data
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 9 285H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-14900HX 28.70
+34.9%
Ultra 9 285H 21.27

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-14900HX 17559
+14.5%
Ultra 9 285H 15330

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.70 21.27
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 45 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 34.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ultra 9 285H, on the other hand, has 22.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 285H in performance tests.


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