Core Ultra 9 285
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US launch / reference: $579
Third-party reference ↗Core Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 9 9950X
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Ryzen 9 9950X
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $649
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Core Ultra 9 285 for
- 24 (8P + 16E) CPU cores and 24 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 36 MB
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the LGA 1851 platform.
Consider Ryzen 9 9950X for
- Peak multi-thread performance (16C/32T)
- AVX-512 support
- AM5 platform longevity through 2027+
Tradeoff: 170 W TDP demands premium cooling
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Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Core Ultra 9 285 | Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 64 MB |
| TDP | 65 W base / 182 W turbo | 170 W |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM5 |
| Class | Desktop | Not documented |
| Process | Not documented | TSMC 4 nm |
| iGPU | Not documented | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs) |
| Memory | Not documented | DDR5-5600 |
Core Ultra 9 285
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Ryzen 9 9950X
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