CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 29.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX shows superior performance with a 17.9% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 PRO 7965WX

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
37th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs117th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs9th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K
5,121
7965WX
3,942

Multi-Thread Performance

285K
68,590
7965WX
80,865

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
7965WX
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 24-Cores
7965WX
⚡Base Clock
N/A
285K
4.2 GHz
7965WX
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
285K
5.3 GHz
7965WX
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
285K
24 Threads: 48
7965WX
🔌Socket
FCLGA1851
285K
sTR5
7965WX
⚡TDP
125 W
285K
350 W
7965WX
💾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
7965WX

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 7965WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.