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Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Oct 2023 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000

The verdict

Core Ultra 9 285K wins

Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 9 285K runs 50.1% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is 19.9% faster than Core Ultra 9 285K in multi-core productivity workloads. Pick Core Ultra 9 285K if your build is gaming-first; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 PRO 7965WX
Cores 24 24
Threads 24 48
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 5.3 GHz
Base clock 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
TDP 125 W 350 W
L2 cache 40 MB 24 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 128 MB
MSRP $589 $2,649
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N5
Socket LGA1851 sWRX9
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-5200 (8-channel ECC)
Launched Oct 2024 Oct 2023

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 9 285KRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −23.5%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    2,425
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    3,168
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +11.5%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    145
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    130
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −17.6%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    21,783
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    26,430
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +20.3%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    3,419
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    2,842

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
−$2,060

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX costs more.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX MSRP
$2,649

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 9 285K better than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 13.6% over Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is 19.9% 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 PRO 7965WX?
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX launched at $2,649, $2,060 more than the Core Ultra 9 285K at $589.

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