Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
Arrow Lake · 24C · 5.7 GHz · LGA1851
89
/ 100
From $589
VS
AMD
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Zen 3 · 32C/64T · sWRX8
89
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285K lands at 89 and Threadripper Pro 5975WX at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Core Ultra 9 285K if…
- ✓Far more efficient than 14900K
- ✓Strong multi-thread productivity
- ✓New LGA1851 platform with DDR5-6400
Pick Threadripper Pro 5975WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Core Ultra 9 285K 89
vs 89 Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Score breakdown
Core Ultra 9 285K
89 single 92
multi 94
gaming 85
efficiency 90
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
89 single 81
multi 89
gaming 69
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285K | Threadripper Pro 5975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | ▲ 32 |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 64 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 125 W (PL1) / 250 W (PL2) | — |
| Socket | LGA1851 | sWRX8 |
| Process | TSMC N3B | — |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, 4 Xe cores @ 2.0 GHz) | — |
| NPU | 13 TOPS | — |
| Memory | DDR5-6400 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 3 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Core Ultra 9 285K
Pros
- +Far more efficient than 14900K
- +Strong multi-thread productivity
- +New LGA1851 platform with DDR5-6400
Cons
- −Gaming regresses vs 14900K in some titles
- −No hyper-threading (24 threads from 24 cores)
- −13 TOPS NPU is modest
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Core Ultra 9 285K vs Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core Ultra 9 285K worth the price? +
At $589, Core Ultra 9 285K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in multi.
Is Threadripper Pro 5975WX worth the price? +
At $3,299, Threadripper Pro 5975WX delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in multi.
Does Core Ultra 9 285K or Threadripper Pro 5975WX 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.