CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 90.9%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 25.0% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 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 Threadripper 3960X
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
119th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs688th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
285K
5,121
3960X
2,682
Multi-Thread Performance
285K
68,590
3960X
54,888
Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3960X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor
3960X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
285K
3.8 GHz
3960X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
285K
4.5 GHz
3960X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
285K
24 Threads: 48
3960X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1851
285K
sTRX4
3960X
âš¡TDP
125 W
285K
280 W
3960X
💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
3960X
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Threadripper 3960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X drawing more power under load (280W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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