AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W | 125W |
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 36 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 3 | Arrow Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel Xe |
Winner: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — driven by Cores (24), Boost Clock (5.7 GHz), Threads (24)
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
3
performance points
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
9
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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