Core Ultra 9 285K
Arrow Lake · 24C · 5.7 GHz · LGA1851
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Zen 3 · 32C/64T · sWRX8
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Core Ultra 9 285KFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Core Ultra 9 285K leads on gaming (85 vs 69).
Creators & productivity
Core Ultra 9 285KRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Core Ultra 9 285K leads on multi (94 vs 89).
Power efficiency
Core Ultra 9 285KPerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Core Ultra 9 285K leads on efficiency (90 vs 78).
Value for money
Core Ultra 9 285KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core Ultra 9 285K more score per dollar ($589 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
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
- +Far more efficient than 14900K
- +Strong multi-thread productivity
- +New LGA1851 platform with DDR5-6400
- −Gaming regresses vs 14900K in some titles
- −No hyper-threading (24 threads from 24 cores)
- −13 TOPS NPU is modest
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −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.
Which is better for gaming, Core Ultra 9 285K or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +
Core Ultra 9 285K — leads on gaming (85 vs 69). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Core Ultra 9 285K or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +
Core Ultra 9 285K — leads on multi (94 vs 89). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.