Ultra 9 285K vs EPYC 8224P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 8224P
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 160 Watt
28.43
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.07
+51.5%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms EPYC 8224P by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16253
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation29.4874.33
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency16.8232.61
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$855$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 152% better value for money than EPYC 8224P.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed2.55 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size2x 73 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors17,750 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketSP6FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-6400
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes9620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 8224P 28.43
Ultra 9 285K 43.07
+51.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

EPYC 8224P 45160
Ultra 9 285K 68422
+51.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.43 43.07
Recency 18 September 2023 24 October 2024
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 8224P has 100% more threads.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 51.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 28% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 8224P in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 8224P is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 8224P and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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