Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX overall by 9 points (76 vs 67 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 67,232 vs 56,272; base power consumption, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 55 vs 125 W; base frequency, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 3.7 vs 2.8 GHz.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads overall
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K · 84 overall, #32 of 470
76
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · 82 overall, #41 of 470
67
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 67,232 vs 56,272
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX 55 vs 125 W
  • Base FrequencyIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.7 vs 2.8 GHz

Scores by Category

Core Ultra 9 285K wins 2 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 285KCore Ultra 9 285HXLead
Benchmark
+9
Core Specifications
+12
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Cores
24
24
Threads
24
24
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz32% more
2.8 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
55 W56% less
Maximum Frequency
5.7 GHz4% more
5.5 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
250 W
N/A
L1 Cache
2,432 KB
2,432 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB
40 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB
36 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm
N/A
Is unlocked
Yes
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 285HX
PassMark CPU Mark
67,23219% more
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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