Core Ultra 9 285H vs EPYC 7601
Core Ultra 9 285H
EPYC 7601
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285H | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285H | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 285H and EPYC 7601
Core Ultra 9 285H
The Core Ultra 9 285H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 34,327 points. Launch price was $651.
EPYC 7601
The EPYC 7601 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 35,059 points. Launch price was $4,200.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 285H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7601 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285H versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 — a 51.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 7601 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 285H scores 34,327 against the EPYC 7601's 35,059 — a 2.1% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285H vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+69% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 34,327 | 35,059+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,720 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,330 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7601 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8400, DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 285H versus 2666 on the EPYC 7601 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs 8 (EPYC 7601). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs 128 (EPYC 7601) — the EPYC 7601 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core Ultra 9 285H) and SP3 (EPYC 7601).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8400, DDR5-6400 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+9830300% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 128+357% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601). The Core Ultra 9 285H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores)), while the EPYC 7601 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 285H targets High-end Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 9 285H rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 375; EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | High-end Mobile Workstation | — |
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