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Core Ultra 9 285K vs Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100

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Performance score

Core Ultra 9 285K 2024, $589 · 24/24 cores/threads, 125 W
90.61 +26%
Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100 2026 · 18/18 cores/threads
71.79
Core i5-12450H Core Ultra 7 258V Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900HX Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

Core Ultra 9 285K is 26% faster than Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100 by our estimate.

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)

Core Ultra 9 285K
562

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 280

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

Overview

Core Ultra 9 285KSnapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100
Score (0–100) 90.61 71.79
Ranking position 3 16
Price/performance (0–100) 55.21 no data
Power efficiency (0–100) 37.88 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel Qualcomm
Architecture Arrow Lake Oryon Gen 3 (Snapdragon X2)
Release date 2024-10-24 Q1 2026
Launch price $589 no data

Specifications

Core Ultra 9 285KSnapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100
Cores 24 18
Threads 24 18
P + E cores 8 + 16 no data
Base clock 3.7 GHz no data
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5 GHz
L2 cache 40 MB no data
L3 cache 36 MB 53 MB
Process node 3 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics Intel Graphics Adreno X2-90
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core Ultra 9 285KSnapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100
Socket LGA1851 no data
TDP 125 W no data
Max temperature 105 °C no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core Ultra 9 285KSnapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100
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

  • 26% higher overall score
  • more cores: 24 vs 18
  • more threads: 24 vs 18
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-90-100

  • 6% faster single core
  • bigger L3 cache: 53 MB vs 36 MB
  • newer: released in 2026

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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