Core i9-13900HX vs Core Ultra 9 285H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i9-13900HX leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +63.7%Intel Core i9-13900HX leads in this scenario (up to 63.7% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i9-13900HX is better5
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 63.7% faster370 samples/min vs 226 samples/min
Cores 8 more24 (8P + 16E) vs 16 (6P + 10E)
Threads 16 more32 vs 16
L3 cache 12 MB more36 MB vs 24 MB
Max memory capacity 64 GB more192 GB vs 128 GB
Where Core Ultra 9 285H is better2
Official memory speed 800 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 5,600 MT/s
Processor Base Power (Intel) 10 W lower45 W vs 55 W
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- A ahead by 63.7%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i9-13900HX369.6 samples/minCore Ultra 9 285H225.8 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
B · 226A · 3700200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i9-13900HX is ahead by 63.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i9-13900HX
369.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 103 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 103 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 298.56–427.56; submissions 2025-07-26 to 2026-02-15; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
225.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 54 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 54 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 185.31–258.91; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-03-04; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (15)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 321.2 | 222.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 381.9 | 270.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 392 | 250.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 293 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 392.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 400.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 421.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 353.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 363.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 313.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 295.5 | 224.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 330.7 | 256.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 396.8 | 240.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 364.9 | 232 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 251.5 | 142.3 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i9-13900HX | B · Core Ultra 9 285H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 24 (8P + 16E) | 16 (6P + 10E) | A: 8 more |
| Threads | 32 | 16 | A: 16 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 2.9 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 24 MB | A: 12 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FCBGA2049 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | no data | no data for B |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,600 MT/s | 6,400 MT/s | B: 800 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 192 GB | 128 GB | A: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (13th gen) | Intel Arc 140T GPU | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 55 W | 45 W | A: 10 W higher |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 157 W | 115 W | A: 42 W higher |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 45 W | 35 W | A: 10 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A24 (8P + 16E)
B16 (6P + 10E)
A: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A32
B16
A: 16 moreBase clock
Ano data
B2.9 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.4 GHz
B5.4 GHz
equal
Cache
L3 cache
A36 MB
B24 MB
A: 12 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1964
BFCBGA2049
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
Bno data
no data for B
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,600 MT/s
B6,400 MT/s
B: 800 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A192 GB
B128 GB
A: 64 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics (13th gen)
BIntel Arc 140T GPU
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A55 W
B45 W
A: 10 W higherMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A157 W
B115 W
A: 42 W higherMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A45 W
B35 W
A: 10 W higherThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i9-13900HX and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i9-13900HX uses FCBGA1964, while Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses FCBGA2049.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i9-13900HX and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H have?
Intel Core i9-13900HX: 24 cores / 32 threads. Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: 16 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i9-13900HX: Intel UHD Graphics (13th gen). Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: Intel Arc 140T GPU.
Which is faster: Intel Core i9-13900HX or Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?
Intel Core i9-13900HX leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i9-13900HX, specifications of Intel Core Ultra 9 285Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.