CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 25.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 14.4% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has the highest core count with 16 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 PRO 7955WX

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

90th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs76th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K

5,121

7955WX

4,096

Multi-Thread Performance

285K

68,590

7955WX

59,968

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

285K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

7955WX

🔄Other Names

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

285K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 16-Cores

7955WX

⚡Base Clock

N/A

285K

4.5 GHz

7955WX

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

285K

5.3 GHz

7955WX

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

285K

16 Threads: 32

7955WX

🔌Socket

FCLGA1851

285K

sTR5

7955WX

⚡TDP

125 W

285K

350 W

7955WX

💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

7955WX

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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 PRO 7955WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.