Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Ryzen 9 9900X
Core Ultra 9 275HX
Ryzen 9 9900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 275HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 9900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Ridge (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 9 275HX and Ryzen 9 9900X
Core Ultra 9 275HX
The Core Ultra 9 275HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 56,018 points. Launch price was $600.
Ryzen 9 9900X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 54,530 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 275HX packs 24 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 9900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core Ultra 9 275HX has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus 5.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 9900X — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 9900X (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 275HX uses the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 9 9900X uses Granite Ridge (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 275HX scores 56,018 against the Ryzen 9 9900X's 54,530 — a 2.7% lead for the Core Ultra 9 275HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,835 vs 3,401, a 18.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 9900X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,908 vs 19,756 (9.8% advantage for the Ryzen 9 9900X). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 275HX vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 9900X.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 24+100% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-HX (2025) | Granite Ridge (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 56,018+3% | 54,530 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 33,003 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,835 | 3,401+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,908 | 19,756+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 275HX uses the FCBGA2114 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 9900X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 9 275HX) and A620,B650,X670,X870 (Ryzen 9 9900X).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2114 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 9900X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 9 275HX) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 9900X). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra 9 275HX) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 9900X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 275HX targets High-End Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 9 275HX rivals Ryzen 9 9955HX.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-End Gaming Laptop | — |
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