Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.31
+10.1%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Ryzen 9 7950X3D by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6849
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.8670.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.0332.79
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 32% better value for money than Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)250 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm3 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketAM51851
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D 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 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2420

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 7950X3D 39.35
Ultra 9 285K 43.31
+10.1%

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 7950X3D 62505
Ultra 9 285K 68800
+10.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 24343
Ultra 9 285K 25963
+6.7%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 86
+8.9%
Ultra 9 285K 79

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2311
Ultra 9 285K 2388
+3.3%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 8321
+13%
Ultra 9 285K 7366

7-Zip

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 159341
+22.8%
Ultra 9 285K 129706

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 383
Ultra 9 285K 387
+1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 43.31
Recency 4 January 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 33.3% more threads, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 10.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores, and a 66.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in performance tests.


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