Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (80 vs 82).
- Cores: Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 vs 16.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 9 285K 125 W, Ryzen 9 7950X3D 120 W; the Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers 7% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core Ultra 9 285K is 1 year newer (2024 vs 2023).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285K | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 80 | 82 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 120 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |