Leaked benchmarks have surfaced of Intel’s latest processor, the Core Ultra 9 275HX, showcasing impressive performance metrics that position it as a leading contender in the laptop CPU market. While it excels in multi-core tasks, it faces stiff competition in single-core performance from its rivals.
Key Takeaways
- The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is now the fastest laptop processor according to PassMark benchmarks.
- It outperforms AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% and is 34% faster than the previous generation i9-14900HX.
- Despite its strengths, it falls short in single-core performance compared to Apple’s M3 series.
Performance Overview
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has made headlines with its remarkable performance in various benchmarks. It features:
- Cores: 24 (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
- Threads: 24
- Max Speed: 5.4 GHz
In the Cinebench R23 tests, the 275HX scored:
- Single-Core: 2,161 points
- Multi-Core: 35,481 points
This represents an 11% improvement in multi-core performance over the i9-14900HX, although it lags slightly in single-core performance by about 2%.
Benchmark Highlights
Recent benchmarks have placed the Core Ultra 9 275HX at the top of the charts:
- PassMark Score: 61,010, making it the fastest laptop processor available.
- Comparison with AMD: It outperformed the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% and the Ryzen 9 7945HX by 10%.
- Single-Thread Performance: Despite its overall speed, it still trails behind Apple’s M3 Max, which scored 4,792 in single-thread tests.
Competitive Landscape
The launch of the Core Ultra 9 275HX comes at a crucial time as Intel aims to reclaim its position in the high-performance laptop segment. Key competitors include:
- AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D: Known for its strong multi-core performance.
- Apple M3 Series: Continues to dominate in single-thread performance, which is critical for many applications and gaming scenarios.
Conclusion
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has set a new benchmark for laptop processors, particularly in multi-core performance. However, its inability to surpass Apple’s M3 series in single-core tasks may limit its appeal in certain markets. As gaming laptops equipped with this processor hit the shelves, it will be interesting to see how it performs in real-world applications and against upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000HX series chips.
Via Tom’s Hardware
