Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. 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 9950X3D 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 9950X3D
- More advanced 33nm process vs 4nm
- 50% more cores (24 cores vs 16 cores)
- 14% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
- Geekbench 6 shows 6% faster single-core and 6% faster multi-core performance
Why AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is better than Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- 3.6× larger L3 cache (128 MB vs 36 MB)
- 10% higher iGPU frequency (2200 MHz vs 2000 MHz)
- Released about 4 months later
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
95
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
97
Total Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
100
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
96
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +6%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
3,440
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
3,241
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +6%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
23,472
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
22,045
| Single-Core | 3,440 | 3,241 |
| Multi-Core | 23,472 | 22,045 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K +4%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
2,370
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
2,271
Multi-Core
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D +1%
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
41,988
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
42,236
| Single-Core | 2,370 | 2,271 |
| Multi-Core | 41,988 | 42,236 |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Launch Date | Q4 2024 | March 2025 |
| Generation | 15th Gen Core Ultra | Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Granite Ridge AM5 |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | High end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Lion Cove (P-cores) + Skymont (E-cores) | Zen 5 |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B (3nm) | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
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 | 4.3 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 | 1280 KB |
| L2 Cache | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 128 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 89.6 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 | 2200 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1) | 4K@60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 8K @ 60Hz (DP 2.1) | 4K@60Hz |
| 4K Support | true | true |
Power & I/O
| Socket | LGA1851 | Socket AM5 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 170W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 250 W | - |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 95°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |