AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D leads Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX overall by 5 points (73 vs 68 out of 100).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 128 MB vs 36 MB; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 40 MB vs 12 MB; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 24 vs 12; base frequency, where AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 4.4 vs 2.8 GHz; base power consumption, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 55 vs 120 W.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D leads overall
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D · 82 overall, #41 of 470
73
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · 82 overall, #41 of 470
68
Key differences
  • L3 CacheAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 128 MB vs 36 MB
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 40 MB vs 12 MB
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 vs 12
  • Base FrequencyAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 4.4 vs 2.8 GHz
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 55 vs 120 W

Scores by Category

Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins 2 of 3 categories

CategoryRyzen 9 9900X3DCore Ultra 9 285HXLead
Benchmark
Tie
Core Specifications
+13
Integrated Graphics
+16

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Cores
12
24
Threads
24
24
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz57% more
2.8 GHz
Base Power Consumption
120 W
55 W54% less
Maximum Frequency
5.5 GHz
5.5 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
162 W
N/A
L1 Cache
960 KB
2,432 KB153% more
L2 Cache
12 MB
40 MB233% more
L3 Cache
128 MB256% more
36 MB
Lithography Process
4 nm
N/A
Is unlocked
Yes
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Core Ultra 9 285HX
PassMark CPU Mark
56,046
56,272

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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