Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,836) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,836) |
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 285HX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Core Ultra 9 285HX
The Core Ultra 9 285HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 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: 58,732 points. Launch price was $650.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 60,054 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 285HX packs 24 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core Ultra 9 285HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285HX versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX — a 3.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285HX (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 285HX uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 58,732 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX's 60,054 — a 2.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,106 vs 3,020, a 2.8% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 22,200 vs 21,079 (5.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285HX). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285HX vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 24+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+4% | 5.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| PassMark | 58,732 | 60,054+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 36,742 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,106+3% | 3,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 22,200+5% | 21,079 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 285HX uses the FCBGA2114 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX). PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel HM870 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2114 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1024 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. The Core Ultra 9 285HX includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 9 285HX rivals Ryzen 9 7945HX3D; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX rivals Xeon w7-2495X.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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