Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, especially in 4K gaming and heavy multitasking, with users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. It runs cool with proper cooling solutions, and its efficiency and support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 are highlighted as major advantages. Some mention that it may not beat AMD in 1080p/1440p gaming, but it excels at 4K and productivity. A few note the lack of a cooler and tray packaging as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Strong multitasking and productivity
- Runs cool with proper cooling
- Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0
- Power efficient (125W TDP)
Cons
- No cooler included
- Tray packaging (no retail box)
- May lag AMD in 1080p/1440p gaming
- Requires BIOS adjustments for best performance
- Premium price
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
This CPU is overwhelmingly praised as the best gaming processor available, with users reporting significant FPS boosts, improved 1% lows, and excellent thermal performance. Many highlight the AM5 platform's longevity and value, especially when paired with high-end GPUs. A few minor notes include idle temperatures around 50°C and a desire for even cooler operation, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Best gaming performance
- Excellent 1% lows
- Runs cool with AIO
- AM5 platform longevity
- Great value for money
Cons
- Idle temps around 50°C
- High polling mice affect lows
- No integrated graphics
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 285K | 9850X3D |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 4 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 36 | 96★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| TDP | 125 | 120★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250 | 162★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.