CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Key Findings
- The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 23.9%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 36.1% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has the highest core count with 12 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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 7900X3D
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
138th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs65th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs35th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
285K
5,121
7900X3D
4,133
Multi-Thread Performance
285K
68,590
7900X3D
50,398
Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
7900X3D
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core Processor
7900X3D
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
285K
4.4 GHz
7900X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
285K
5.6 GHz
7900X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
285K
12 Threads: 24
7900X3D
🔌Socket
FCLGA1851
285K
AM5 (LGA 1718)
7900X3D
âš¡TDP
125 W
285K
120 W
7900X3D
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
7900X3D
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 7900X3D 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.