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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Core Ultra 9 285H

The Ryzen 9 9955HX is slightly faster than the Core Ultra 9 285H 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
  • Available for $651

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks 7 points higher.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 40 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285H has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285H draws 10W less power.

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Sockethelp
Intel BGA 2049
Fire Range
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-H
Mobile
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Mobile
Radeon 610M
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Graphics 140T
5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5), 8400 MHz (LPDDR5X)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9955HX or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX. It's 10% faster than the Core Ultra 9 285H on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 72/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9955HX than Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
10% 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, Ryzen 9 9955HX or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9955HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 9955HX and Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 79/100, Core Ultra 9 285H scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9955HX or Core Ultra 9 285H 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 Ryzen 9 9955HX or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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