Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Xeon W-3375
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Xeon W-3375
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3375
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) |
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 Xeon W-3375
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.
Xeon W-3375
The Xeon W-3375 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,091 points. Launch price was $4,499.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 285HX packs 24 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-3375 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon W-3375 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285HX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3375 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285HX (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 285HX uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon W-3375 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 58,732 against the Xeon W-3375's 59,091 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3375. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,106 vs 1,818, a 52.3% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 22,200 vs 17,713 (22.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285HX). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285HX vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3375.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 24 | 38 / 76+58% |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+38% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 57 MB (total)+58% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Ice Lake-W (2021) |
| PassMark | 58,732 | 59,091 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,106+71% | 1,818 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 22,200+25% | 17,713 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 285HX uses the FCBGA2114 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3375 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 285HX versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3375 — the Core Ultra 9 285HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3375 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) vs 8 (Xeon W-3375). PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) vs 64 (Xeon W-3375) — the Xeon W-3375 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel HM870 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) and Intel C621A (Xeon W-3375).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2114 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4096 GB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 64+167% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core Ultra 9 285HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3375 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 Xeon W-3375 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 9 285HX rivals Ryzen 9 7945HX3D; Xeon W-3375 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 285HX | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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