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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 9 9955HX

The Core Ultra 9 285 is same performance as the Ryzen 9 9955HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $579

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX draws 10W less power.

LGA1851
Sockethelp
FL1
Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Fire Range
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 610M
6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 285 and Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100, Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 9 9955HX bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 9 9955HX?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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