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Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100

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Performance score

Core Ultra 9 285HX 2025 · 24/24 cores/threads
72.57 +8%
Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 2026 · 18/18 cores/threads
67.49

By our estimate, Core Ultra 9 285HX beats Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 by 8%.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 97% of tested · runs: 18

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core Ultra 9 285HXSnapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
Score (0–100) 72.57 67.49
Ranking position 13 22
Type Laptop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel Qualcomm
Architecture Arrow Lake Oryon Gen 3 (Snapdragon X2)
Release date Q3 2025 Q1 2026

Specifications

Core Ultra 9 285HXSnapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
Cores 24 18
Threads 24 18
P + E cores 8 + 16 no data
Boost clock 5.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
L3 cache 36 MB 53 MB
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics no Qualcomm Adreno GPU
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Pros and cons

Core Ultra 9 285HX

  • 8% higher overall score
  • more cores: 24 vs 18
  • more threads: 24 vs 18

Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100

  • bigger L3 cache: 53 MB vs 36 MB
  • newer: released in 2026
  • has integrated graphics (Qualcomm Adreno GPU)

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