Ultra 9 285H vs EPYC 9684X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
76.02
+257%
Core Ultra 9 285H
16 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
21.29

EPYC 9684X outperforms Core Ultra 9 285H by a whopping 257% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9684X and Core Ultra 9 285H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5256
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency17.9744.75
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)Arrow Lake-H
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$14,756no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 9684X 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 cores9616 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads19216
Base clock speed2.55 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache1152 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nmno data
Die size12x 72 mm2no data
Number of transistors135,240 millionno data
64 bit support+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9684X 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 configuration2no data
SocketSP5no data
Power consumption (TDP)400 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9684X and Core Ultra 9 285H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9684X and Core Ultra 9 285H are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9684X and Core Ultra 9 285H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9684X and Core Ultra 9 285H.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 76.02 21.29
Physical cores 96 16
Threads 192 16
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 45 Watt

EPYC 9684X has a 257.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

Ultra 9 285H, on the other hand, has 788.9% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9684X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 285H in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9684X is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 9 285H is a notebook one.


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