Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Intel Core i7 1270P

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX leads Intel Core i7 1270P overall by 44 points (80 vs 36 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 56,272 vs 16,090; L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 36 MB vs 18 MB; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 40 MB vs 9 MB; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 24 vs 12; threads, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 24 vs 16.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX leads overall
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · 82 overall, #41 of 470
80
Intel Core i7 1270P · 41 overall, #319 of 470
36
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 56,272 vs 16,090
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 36 MB vs 18 MB
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 40 MB vs 9 MB
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 vs 12
  • ThreadsIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 vs 16

Scores by Category

Core Ultra 9 285HX wins 2 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 285HXCore i7 1270PLead
Benchmark
+62
Core Specifications
+19
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Core i7 1270P
Cores
24
12
Threads
24
16
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz27% more
2.2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
55 W
28 W49% less
Maximum Frequency
5.5 GHz15% more
4.8 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
N/A
64 W
L1 Cache
2,432 KB124% more
1,088 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB344% more
9 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB100% more
18 MB
Lithography Process
N/A
7 nm
Is unlocked
N/A
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Core i7 1270P
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Core i7 1270P
PassMark CPU Mark
56,272250% more
16,090

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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