CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 92.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 8.6% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has the highest core count with 32 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 Threadripper 3970X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

72nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs709th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs15th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K

5,121

3970X

2,665

Multi-Thread Performance

285K

68,590

3970X

63,136

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3970X

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core Processor

3970X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

285K

3.7 GHz

3970X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

285K

4.5 GHz

3970X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

285K

32 Threads: 64

3970X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1851

285K

sTRX4

3970X

⚡TDP

125 W

285K

280 W

3970X

💾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: 32 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

3970X

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 3970X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X drawing more power under load (280W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.