Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 7950X: specs and benchmark comparison
AIntel · Arrow Lake
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- 24 cores / 24 threads
- up to 5.7 GHz
- LGA1851
October 24, 2024 · $589 at launch
BAMD · Zen 4
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- 16 cores / 32 threads
- up to 5.7 GHz
- AM5
September 27, 2022 · $699 at launch
Short verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +5.7%Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in this scenario (up to 5.7% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core Ultra 9 285K is better5
Cores 8 more24 (8P + 16E) vs 16
L2 cache 24 MB more40 MB vs 16 MB
Official memory speed 1,200 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 5,200 MT/s
Max memory capacity 128 GB more256 GB vs 128 GB
Launch price $110 lower$589 vs $699
Where Ryzen 9 7950X is better2
Threads 8 more32 vs 24
L3 cache 28 MB more64 MB vs 36 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- 1.8% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core Ultra 9 285K561.4 samples/minRyzen 9 7950X551.2 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
B · 551A · 5610200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 1.8% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
561.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 236 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 236 submissions (44 outliers excluded), interquartile range 545.02–579.08; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-10-22; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
551.2 samples/min · community measurement, sample 232 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 232 submissions (14 outliers excluded), interquartile range 529.77–587.25; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-03-08; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (6)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 558.1 | 527.9 | A +5.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 612 | 585.5 | A +4.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 574.7 | 575.3 | B +0.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 543.8 | 522.4 | A +4.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 557.2 | 535 | A +4.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 607.8 | 588 | A +3.4% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (9)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 393.6 | 550.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 525.3 | 518 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 576.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 619.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 588.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 566.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 569.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 551.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 570.5 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Core Ultra 9 285K | B · Ryzen 9 7950X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 24 (8P + 16E) | 16 | A: 8 more |
| Threads | 24 | 32 | B: 8 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz | B: 0.8 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz | equal |
| Unlocked multiplier | no data | yes | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 1,024 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | 40 MB | 16 MB | A: 24 MB more |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 64 MB | B: 28 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 | differs |
| Process node | TSMC N3B | TSMC 5 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 6,400 MT/s | 5,200 MT/s | A: 1,200 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB | A: 128 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 24 lanes | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 170 W | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 125 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 250 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A24 (8P + 16E)
B16
A: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A24
B32
B: 8 moreBase clock
A3.7 GHz
B4.5 GHz
B: 0.8 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.7 GHz
B5.7 GHz
equalUnlocked multiplier
Ano data
Byes
no data for A
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B1,024 KB
no data for AL2 cache
A40 MB
B16 MB
A: 24 MB moreL3 cache
A36 MB
B64 MB
B: 28 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1851
BAM5
differsProcess node
ATSMC N3B
BTSMC 5 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR5
BDDR5
equalMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A6,400 MT/s
B5,200 MT/s
A: 1,200 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A256 GB
B128 GB
A: 128 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 24 lanes
BPCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Graphics (4 Xe cores)
BAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B170 W
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A125 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A250 W
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket Incompatible
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses LGA1851, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X uses AM5. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR5. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses LGA1851, while AMD Ryzen 9 7950X uses AM5.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X have?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores / 24 threads. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: 16 cores / 32 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores). AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU).
Which is faster: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core Ultra 9 285Kchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 9 7950Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.