AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 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.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 125W |
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 36 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon | Intel Xe |
Winner: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — driven by Cores (24), Threads (24), TDP (125W)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
3
performance points
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
6
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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