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Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 7950X: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000

The verdict

Core Ultra 9 285K wins

Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead of Ryzen 9 7950X on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 9 285K runs 16.4% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen 9 7950X. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 9 285K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 9 285K Ryzen 9 7950X
Cores 24 16
Threads 24 32
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5.7 GHz
Base clock 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
TDP 125 W 170 W
L2 cache 40 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 64 MB
MSRP $589 $699
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N5
Socket LGA1851 AM5
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-5200
Launched Oct 2024 Sep 2022

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 7950X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +17.8%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    2,425
    Ryzen 9 7950X
    2,058
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +9.8%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    145
    Ryzen 9 7950X
    132
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −1.1%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    21,783
    Ryzen 9 7950X
    22,021
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +15.2%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    3,419
    Ryzen 9 7950X
    2,967

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core Ultra 9 285K MSRP
$589
Difference
−$110

Ryzen 9 7950X costs more.

Ryzen 9 7950X MSRP
$699

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 9 285K better than the Ryzen 9 7950X?
Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 7950X?
Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 11.1% over Ryzen 9 7950X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 7950X?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 5.0% faster than Ryzen 9 7950X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 9 7950X?
The Ryzen 9 7950X launched at $699, $110 more than the Core Ultra 9 285K at $589.

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