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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core Ultra 9 285KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

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APart A

Intel

Core Ultra 9 285K

  • Blender render score 575 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X

  • Blender render score 572 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core Ultra 9 285K575

Median of 118 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X572

Median of 30 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A73%Good
B83%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7950X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB

Office Work

A79%Excellent
B72%Good

Better pick: Core Ultra 9 285K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A73%Good
B68%Good

Better pick: Core Ultra 9 285K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A68%Good
B70%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core Ultra 9 285K

73/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

73/100

AIntel Core Ultra 9 285K

Advantages

  • Cores 24 vs 16 (50% higher)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 170 W (26% lower)
  • Blender render score 575 samples/min vs 572 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 64 MB (44% lower)
  • Threads 24 vs 32 (25% lower)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (18% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 36 MB (78% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 24 (33% higher)
  • Base clock 4.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (22% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 125 W (36% higher)
  • Cores 16 vs 24 (33% lower)
  • Blender render score 572 samples/min vs 575 samples/min (1% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core Ultra 9 285KBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.575 samples/min Better +1%572 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.11830
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +50%16
Efficiency (E) cores16—
Threads2432 Better +33%
Base clock3.7 GHz4.5 GHz Better +22%
Max boost clock5.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB64 MB Better +78%
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W Better170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureArrow LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1851AM5
Manufacturing processTSMC N3B5 nm
Release year20242022
Launch price$589$699

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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K posts a median render score of 575 against 572 for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 118 and 30 community submissions.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores, 24 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $589. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $699.

Our overall scores are 73 for Core Ultra 9 285K and 73 for Ryzen 9 7950X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7950X; for office work: Core Ultra 9 285K; for daily use: Core Ultra 9 285K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 7950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 7950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K posts a median render score of 575 against 572 for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 118 and 30 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 7950X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is rated at 170 W and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at 125 W, so the Core Ultra 9 285K draws 36% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 9 7950X cost at launch?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K launched at $589 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at $699. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 7950X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (73 vs 83 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.