Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 5900XT

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.91
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.07
+54.3%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Ryzen 9 5900XT by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17053
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation70.3774.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency25.1632.61
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$349$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 6% better value for money than Ryzen 9 5900XT.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm3 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors8,300 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900XT 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
SocketAM41851
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.91
Ultra 9 285K 43.07
+54.3%

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.

Ryzen 9 5900XT 44341
Ultra 9 285K 68422
+54.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.91 43.07
Recency 31 July 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 24
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 33.3% more threads, and 19% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 54.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, 50% more physical cores, and a 133.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5900XT in performance tests.


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