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Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9955HX

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Performance score

Core Ultra 9 285K 2024, $589 · 24/24 cores/threads, 125 W
90.61 +28%
Ryzen 9 9955HX 2025 · 16/32 cores/threads
70.65

By our estimate, Core Ultra 9 285K beats Ryzen 9 9955HX by 28%.

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 99% of tested · runs: 280

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 21

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

Overview

Core Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 9955HX
Score (0–100) 90.61 70.65
Ranking position 3 17
Price/performance (0–100) 55.21 no data
Power efficiency (0–100) 37.88 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Arrow Lake Zen 5 (Fire Range)
Release date 2024-10-24 Q3 2025
Launch price $589 no data

Specifications

Core Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 9955HX
Cores 24 16
Threads 24 32
P + E cores 8 + 16 no data
Base clock 3.7 GHz 2.5 GHz
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
L2 cache 40 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 64 MB
Process node 3 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics Intel Graphics no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 9955HX
Socket LGA1851 no data
TDP 125 W no data
Max temperature 105 °C no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 9955HX
Memory type DDR5-6400 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 256 GB no data
PCI Express version 5.0 no data
PCIe lanes 24 no data

Pros and cons

Core Ultra 9 285K

  • 28% higher overall score
  • more cores: 24 vs 16
  • has integrated graphics (Intel Graphics)
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 9 9955HX

  • more threads: 32 vs 24
  • bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
  • newer: released in 2025

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