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Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
Product A: Intel
45 of 74 known
Change Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 with
Product B: Qualcomm
Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
33 of 74 known
Change Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
33 of 66 fields differ
- 18 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 22 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- NPU performanceA: 13TOPSB: 80TOPSQualcomm is 6.2 times higher.
- Max boost clockA: 5.4GHzB: 4.7GHzIntel is 0.7 GHz higher.
- Max memory speed (official, any module type)A: 8,400MT/sB: 9,523MT/sQualcomm is 1,123 MT/s higher.
- CoresA: 16B: 18Qualcomm has 2 more.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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GTIN / EAN
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Segment
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Codename
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CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
Cores and clocks
5 of 7 differ
Core configuration
AIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | Lion Cove | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 8 | Skymont | 2.7 | 4.5 |
| Low-power efficiency | 2 | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026# of Performance-cores 6 with base 2.9 GHz and Max Turbo 5.4 GHz. # of Efficient-cores 8 with base 2.7 GHz and Max Turbo 4.5 GHz. # of Low Power Efficient-cores 2 with base 1 GHz and Max Turbo 2.5 GHz. Total cores 16. Core names are not on ARK. Lion Cove and Skymont come from the Tom's Hardware launch article. Intel does not state the architecture of the low-power cores, so that row has no core_name.4Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-launches-arrow-lake-mobile-family-with-core-ultra-200hx-and-200h-processorsRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, 6 January 2025: the 200H processors feature the Lion Cove P-core microarchitecture and employ Skymont for the E-cores. Its table lists the flagship 45 W model as 16 cores (6+8+2), 16 threads, 5.4 GHz P-core turbo and 24 MB cache, which matches ARK. The table labels that chip Core Ultra 9 258H, which looks like a typo for 285H.
BQualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
| Core type | Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 12 | Oryon (3rd Gen) | 4.7 |
| Performance | 6 | Oryon (3rd Gen) | 3.4 |
Cores
16
18
Cores labelled performance
6
6
Cores labelled efficiency
10
0
Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
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Cache
2 of 3 differ
L2 cache
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Power and thermals
4 of 4 differ
Base power (TDP)
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Max turbo power
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Configurable power range
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Memory
4 of 6 differ
Memory support
AIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| LPDDR5 | 8,400 |
| LPDDR5X | 8,400 |
| DDR5 | 6,400 |
BQualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| LPDDR5X | 9,523 |
Max memory speed (official)
8,400MT/s
9,523MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
Platform
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Socket or package
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Compatible chipsets
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CPU PCIe lanes
AIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 8 |
| 4 | 20 |
BQualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 |
CPU PCIe lanes in total
28
16
Highest PCIe generation
5
5
Native USB ports
AIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
| Standard |
|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 |
BQualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB4 | 3 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Integrated graphics
6 of 9 differ
Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
GPU cores
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Max GPU clock
Max displays
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DisplayPort version
HDMI version
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Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
NPU
2 of 2 differ
NPU performance
Measured performance
None of 7 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Cinebench 2026 single-thread
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Cinebench 2026 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Game frame rates
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Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
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CPU power while gaming (measured)
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CPU power at idle (measured)
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CPU temperature in stress test
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All-core clock in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
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Included cooler
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Links
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Product page
www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.html1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026
www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-x2-elite2Maker product pagequalcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-x2-eliteRead 16 October 2026Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite product page, which lists X2E-88-100 with 18 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 53 MB cache, GPU X2-90 up to 1.70 GHz, 80 TOPS and up to 152 GB/s. Its table loads with scripts. The values come from the page's markdown version (snapdragon-x2-elite.md).
Spec sheet
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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