Ryzen 9 7950X against Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 285K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 9 285K are level on gaming.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K has 8% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K is 15% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 7950X typically costs $29 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 7950X | Core Ultra 9 285K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 88 | 6 ptsright |
| Gaming | 71 | 72 | 1 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 93 | 100 | 7 ptsright |
| Single-core | 85 | 98 | 13 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 1%right |
| Typical price | $501 | $530 | $29left |
| Cores | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Threads | 32 | 24 | 33%left |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 250 W | 9%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 9 285K | 86 vs 96 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 9 285K | 87 vs 96 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 9 285K | 77 vs 83 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 9 285K | 76 vs 80 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 9 285K | 75 vs 79 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 9 285K | 87 vs 94 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 9 285K | 89 vs 97 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 9 285K | 82 vs 87 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 9 285K | 88 vs 97 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7950X | Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 170 / 230 W | 125 / 250 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $501 | $530 |