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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX: Comparison

Intel Core Ultra 7 268V and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 7 268V at 12 MB, Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX at 48 MB, 75% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX.

Specs

Specification
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Form FactorLaptopLaptop
Release Year20242025
TDP17 W55 W
iGPUIntel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2)Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU count)
SocketBGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X)BGA 2114 (BGA, soldered)
L3 Cache12 MB-75%48 MB
Cores824
Threads824
Base Clock2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost Clock5.0 GHz5.4 GHz
NPU45 TOPS (NPU 4)13 TOPS (NPU 3)
ArchitectureLunar LakeArrow Lake-HX

Verdict

Intel Core Ultra 7 268V

9.1 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the top vPro Enterprise Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 chip, suited to enterprise ultra-thin laptops needing maximum manageability and headroom.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

8.8 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.

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