CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 24.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X shows superior performance with a 21.8% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has the highest core count with 24 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 7960X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

29th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs71st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs8th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K

5,121

7960X

4,115

Multi-Thread Performance

285K

68,590

7960X

83,521

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

7960X

🔄Other Names

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

285K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24-Cores

7960X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

285K

4.2 GHz

7960X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

285K

5.3 GHz

7960X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

285K

24 Threads: 48

7960X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1851

285K

sTR5

7960X

⚡TDP

125 W

285K

350 W

7960X

💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

7960X

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 7960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X drawing more power under load (350W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.