Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from €4685, at an average price of €5331.

Among high-power processors nothing is clearly faster, and nothing faster comes cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 4 of 163 and delivers 95.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HX mean in Intel processors?

The HX marks Intel's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX from?

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX came out in 2025.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from €4685, at an average price of €5331.

Which alternative is worth it?

Among high-power processors nothing is clearly faster, and nothing faster comes cheaper.

Specs

Model 285HX
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 9
Socket BGA 2114
Boost frequency 5,5 GHz
Cores 24
Threads 24
Frequency 2,1 GHz
Cache 36 MB
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 160 W
Efficient-core base frequency 2,1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,5 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 16
Low Power Efficient-cores 0

Performance summary

#4 of 163
Relative performance 95.7%
Laptops 3
Price from €4685
Average price €5331

Recommended alternatives

There is no more powerful alternative with a similar starting price.

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