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Core Ultra 9 285 — 24C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 65 W · PassMark #193
Intel

Core Ultra 9 285

24C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 65 W · PassMark #193

32
/ 100
From $579
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) wins by 64
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz

96
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285 lands at 32 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 64 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Core Ultra 9 285 if…

  • ✓PassMark #193 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
  • ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $579

Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $579).

Core Ultra 9 285 32
vs
96 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Score breakdown

Core Ultra 9 285
32
cpu 32
passmark 57575
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 98
multi 96
gaming 97
efficiency 86

Specs side-by-side

Core Ultra 9 285 versus AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — full spec comparison
Spec Core Ultra 9 285 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Cores
▲ 24 (8P + 16E)
8
Threads
▲ 24
16
Base clock
2.5 GHz
—
Boost clock
5.4 GHz
—
L3 cache
36 MB
—
TDP
65 W base / 182 W turbo
—
Socket
LGA 1851
AM5
Class
Desktop
—
PassMark rank
#193 of 5,901
—
PassMark CPU Mark
57,575
—
Architecture
—
Zen 5
Release year
—
2026

Core Ultra 9 285

Pros
  • +PassMark #193 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
  • +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $579
Cons
  • −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
  • −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

FAQ: Core Ultra 9 285 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 64. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Core Ultra 9 285 worth the price? +

At $579, Core Ultra 9 285 delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +

At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.

Does Core Ultra 9 285 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Core Ultra 9 285 or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $579). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.