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CPU Comparison
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Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX

G-Score 84 Overall Score

24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.50 GHz, AI acceleration

Full Specs
intel

Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

G-Score 84 Overall Score

24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.50 GHz, AI acceleration

Full Specs
Insight

VERDICT

Recommended Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX

Near tie on G-SCORE—Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX is direction, not destiny (84 vs 84). Narrow the lens to Gaming Index before you argue with G-SCORE alone. Platform planning: match cooling and board tier to up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB L3 cache, 24 / 24. The final word is your most-used software, not this page.

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Signals

Head-to-Head Specs

24 / 24
Cores
24 / 24
5.5 GHz
Clock
5.5 GHz
36 MB
Cache
36 MB
GeeCool Index

Six Index Comparison

Gaming Index

Game performance
Better in this index —
100
100
Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Align your pick with Gaming Index if frame stability matters more than spec-sheet core counts.

Content Creation Index

Editing, rendering & streaming
Better in this index —
84
84
Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Creation workloads care about encode, render, and memory bandwidth—Content Creation Index reflects that mix.

Compute Index

Compilation & multithreaded workloads
Better in this index —
83
83
Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

For dev work and multithreaded desktop tasks, prioritize Compute Index.

AI Capability

On-device AI workloads
Better in this index —
81
81
Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Planning to run local models or AI tools? Compare AI Capability explicitly.

Efficiency Index

Performance per watt
Better in this index —
104
104
Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Small builds, quiet systems, and always-on desktops should weigh Efficiency Index heavily.

Value Index

Capability vs platform cost
Better in this index —
26
26
Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Value is not simply cheapest—Value Index measures capability against platform cost.

Specs

Key Differences

Spec Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
硬件类型 CPU CPU
核心 / 线程 24 / 24 24 / 24
最高 Boost 5.5 GHz 5.5 GHz
L3 缓存 36 MB 36 MB
平台 FCBGA2114 FCBGA2114
内存支持 Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
Guide

Buying Choice

Why choose Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285HX?

  • Each CPU has different strengths — check specs and scenarios below

Why choose Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus?

  • Each CPU has different strengths — check specs and scenarios below
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FAQ

Related FAQs

Is a laptop with Core Ultra 9 285HX good enough for gaming, and does the CPU or GPU matter more? How many cores and threads does Core Ultra 9 285HX have, and is it suitable for gaming and video editing in a laptop? How much can Core Ultra 9 285HX's performance change between power modes, and when should performance mode be used? How long can a laptop with Core Ultra 9 285HX last for office work and gaming away from the charger? The 285HX spec sheet mirrors the desktop 285K, how much AI survives the move to a laptop? How many cores and threads does Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus have, and is it suitable for gaming and productivity?

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