Core Ultra 9 285H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Core Ultra 9 285H
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285H | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($343) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285H | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($343) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 285H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 9 285H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285H versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 285H scores 34,327 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,327 | 34,827+1% |
| 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8400, DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 285H versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core Ultra 9 285H supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the Core Ultra 9 285H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core Ultra 9 285H) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8400, DDR5-6400 | 5200+103900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+157286300% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 9 285H) and AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without 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; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores) | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, IOMMU |
| Target Use | High-end Mobile Workstation | — |
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