Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K features 24 cores and 24 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.7 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.7 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is better than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- 23% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 83.2 GB/s)
- Geekbench 6 shows 15% faster single-core and 18% faster multi-core performance
- Released about 2 years and 2 months later
- 50% more cores (24 cores vs 16 cores)
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process (vs 5nm)
- Lower power consumption (125W vs 170 W)
Why AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is better than Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- 78% larger L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB)
- 10% higher iGPU frequency (2200 MHz vs 2000 MHz)
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
86
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
84
Total Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
85
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +15%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
3,440
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2,979
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +18%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
23,472
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
19,835
| Single-Core | 3,440 | 2,979 |
| Multi-Core | 23,472 | 19,835 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +17%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
2,370
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2,033
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +19%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
41,988
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
35,244
| Single-Core | 2,370 | 2,033 |
| Multi-Core | 41,988 | 35,244 |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Launch Date | Q4 2024 | September 27, 2022 |
| Generation | 15th Gen Core Ultra | Ryzen 7000 |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Raphael |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Lion Cove (P-cores) + Skymont (E-cores) | Zen 4 |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B (3nm) | TSMC 5 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Total Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | - |
| Performance Threads | 8 | - |
| Efficient Cores | 16 | - |
| Efficient Threads | 16 | - |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | - |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz | - |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 64 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 400 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1) | 8K @ 60 Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 8K @ 60Hz (DP 2.1) | 4K @ 60 Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 Socket |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 170 W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 250 W | 230 W |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 95 °C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |