Ryzen 9 9950X against Core Ultra 9 285K
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 9950X leads in games by 7%.
- Ryzen 9 9950X and Core Ultra 9 285K are level on multi-core.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K typically costs $51 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9950X | Core Ultra 9 285K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 89 | 88 | 1 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 77 | 72 | 5 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 100 | 100 | level |
| Single-core | 93 | 98 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 16.2 | 17.6 | 9%right |
| Typical price | $550 | $499 | $51right |
| 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 | 94 vs 96 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 9 9950X | 83 vs 80 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 9 9950X | 82 vs 79 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9950X | Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.7 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 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $550 | $499 |
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