CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 51.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 54.2% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
56th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs12th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
178th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs342nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs48th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K
5,121
5900XT
3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

285K
68,590
5900XT
44,485

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
5900XT
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900XT
⚡Base Clock
N/A
285K
3.3 GHz
5900XT
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
285K
4.8 GHz
5900XT
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
285K
16 Threads: 32
5900XT
🔌Socket
FCLGA1851
285K
AM4
5900XT
⚡TDP
125 W
285K
105 W
5900XT
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
285K
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5900XT

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K drawing more power under load (125W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.