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Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Nov 2023 Ryzen Threadripper 7000

The verdict

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X comes out ahead of Core Ultra 9 285K on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 57.6% faster than Core Ultra 9 285K in multi-core productivity workloads. Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 15.5% over Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Pick Core Ultra 9 285K if your build is gaming-first; Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the better choice for productivity-heavy workloads like rendering, code compilation, or virtualization.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 9 285K Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores 24 64
Threads 24 128
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Base clock 3.7 GHz 3.2 GHz
TDP 125 W 350 W
L2 cache 40 MB 64 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 256 MB
MSRP $589 $4,999
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N5
Socket LGA1851 sTR5
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-5200 (4-channel)
Launched Oct 2024 Nov 2023

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 9 285KRyzen Threadripper 7980X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −68.0%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    2,425
    Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
    7,574
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +16.9%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    145
    Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
    124
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −47.2%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    21,783
    Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
    41,250
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +19.7%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    3,419
    Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
    2,856

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
−$4,410

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X costs more.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X MSRP
$4,999

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 9 285K better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 Threadripper 7980X?
Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 15.5% over Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 57.6% faster than Core Ultra 9 285K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X launched at $4,999, $4,410 more than the Core Ultra 9 285K at $589.

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