CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 99.6%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X shows superior performance with a 17.6% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has the highest core count with 64 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 3990X
Release Date
Q1 2020
Market Position
39th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs801st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
285K
5,121
3990X
2,565
Multi-Thread Performance
285K
68,590
3990X
80,659
Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
3990X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-Core Processor
3990X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
285K
2.9 GHz
3990X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
285K
4.3 GHz
3990X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
285K
64 Threads: 128
3990X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1851
285K
sTRX4
3990X
âš¡TDP
125 W
285K
280 W
3990X
💾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: 64 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 64 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 64 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 256 MB
3990X
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 3990X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X drawing more power under load (280W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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