Ultra 9 285H vs Xeon w5-3435X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
28.99
+36.3%
Core Ultra 9 285H
16 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
21.27

Xeon w5-3435X outperforms Core Ultra 9 285H by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153257
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.60no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency10.1144.50
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-H
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$1,589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache45 MBno data
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmno data
Die size4x 477 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA4677no data
Power consumption (TDP)270 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800no data
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes112no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.99 21.27
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 270 Watt 45 Watt

Xeon w5-3435X has a 36.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 9 285H, on the other hand, has 500% lower power consumption.

The Xeon w5-3435X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 285H in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 9 285H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 9 285H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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