Core Ultra 9 285H vs Xeon D-2799
Core Ultra 9 285H
Xeon D-2799
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2799
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285H | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285H | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-2799
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.
Xeon D-2799
The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 285H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2799 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2799 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285H versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 — a 45.5% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon D-2799 uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 285H scores 34,327 against the Xeon D-2799's 33,792 — a 1.6% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 26,500 vs 20,000 (28% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,720 vs 1,959, a 32.5% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,330 vs 1,895 (156% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285H vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16 | 20 / 40+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+59% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+140% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 34,327+2% | 33,792 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,500+33% | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,720+39% | 1,959 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,330+709% | 1,895 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2799 uses FCBGA2579 (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 DDR4-3200 on the Xeon D-2799 — the Core Ultra 9 285H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-2799 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs 4 (Xeon D-2799). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 9 285H) vs 32 (Xeon D-2799) — the Xeon D-2799 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core Ultra 9 285H) and Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8400, DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1024 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 32+14% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon D-2799 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core Ultra 9 285H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon D-2799 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 285H targets High-end Mobile Workstation, Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 9 285H rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 375; Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285H | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-end Mobile Workstation | Edge Server / Networking |
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