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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Ryzen 9 8940HX

The Core Ultra 9 285HX is slightly faster than the Ryzen 9 8940HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 9 285HX ranks 6 points higher.

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Core Ultra 9 285HX has 8 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 8940HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 28 MB more L3 cache.

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Core Ultra 9 285HX has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX boosts 4% higher.

Intel BGA 2114
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FL1
Arrow Lake-HX
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Dragon Range
Mobile
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Mobile
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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Radeon 610M
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285HX. It's 9% faster than the Ryzen 9 8940HX on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 70/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285HX than Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more
9% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 76/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 285HX and Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 76/100, Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 70/100. 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 Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285HX is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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