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Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: Comparison
Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Core Ultra 9 285H l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 33%, Core Ultra 9 275HX 36 MB against Core Ultra 9 285H 24 MB, so Core Ultra 9 275HX takes it. They differ on tdp too, 55 W on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus 45 W on the Core Ultra 9 285H. There is a split on socket as well, FCBGA2114 on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus FCBGA2049 on the Core Ultra 9 285H. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel Graphics on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus Intel Arc 140T GPU on the Core Ultra 9 285H.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core Ultra 9 275HX for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core Ultra 9 285H is the one to take for everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is the wrong buy for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core Ultra 9 275HX (8.8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP. Our rating of the Core Ultra 9 285H (8.3/10): the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a performance-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to premium laptops.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: p-core boost clock, integrated graphics, form factor, release year and market segment are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 9 275HX and Core Ultra 9 285H differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 24 on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus 16 on the Core Ultra 9 285H.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Core Ultra 9 275HX and Core Ultra 9 285H?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 2025
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 2025
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Intel Arc 140T GPU
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Arrow Lake-HX
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Meteor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- FCBGA2114
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- FCBGA2049
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 24Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 16
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 8Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 16Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 10
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 24Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 16
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 2.7 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 2.9 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 5.4 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 36 MBBest
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 24 MB-33%
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 160 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- LPDDR5/X, DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 275HX if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 24 MB).
Choose 285H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a performance-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to premium laptops.
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