Ryzen 9 9900X3D against Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 285K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 9900X3D leads in games by 21%.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K has 28% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K is 8% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K typically costs $11 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core Ultra 9 285K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 86 | 88 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 87 | 72 | 15 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 78 | 100 | 22 ptsright |
| Single-core | 91 | 98 | 7 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 16.9 | 17.6 | 4%right |
| Typical price | $510 | $499 | $11right |
| Cores | 12 | 24 | 100%right |
| Threads | 24 | 24 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 4%right |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 250 W | 9%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 9 285K | 87 vs 96 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 9 285K | 85 vs 96 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 87 vs 83 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 87 vs 80 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 87 vs 79 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 9 285K | 83 vs 94 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 9 285K | 82 vs 97 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 9 285K | 85 vs 87 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 9 285K | 83 vs 97 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 230 W | 125 / 250 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $510 | $499 |
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