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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Core Ultra X9 388H

The Core Ultra 9 285HX is same performance as the Core Ultra X9 388H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX has a 33% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra X9 388H draws 30W less power.

Intel BGA 2114
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Intel BGA 2540
Arrow Lake-HX
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Panther Lake
Mobile
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Mobile
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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Arc B390
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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9600 MHz (LPDDR5X)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Core Ultra X9 388H?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 285HX or Core Ultra X9 388H?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 285HX and Core Ultra X9 388H?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 76/100, Core Ultra X9 388H scores 76/100. 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 285HX or Core Ultra X9 388H 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 285HX or Core Ultra X9 388H?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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