Core Ultra 9 285K
Arrow Lake · 24C · 5.7 GHz · LGA1851
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
Threadripper Pro 7995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 9 285K lands at 89 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core Ultra 9 285K if…
- ✓Far more efficient than 14900K
- ✓Strong multi-thread productivity
- ✓New LGA1851 platform with DDR5-6400
Pick Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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 76).
Creators & productivity
Threadripper Pro 7995WXRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Threadripper Pro 7995WX leads on multi (96 vs 94).
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 $10,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 9 285K | Threadripper Pro 7995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 128 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 125 W (PL1) / 250 W (PL2) | — |
| Socket | LGA1851 | sTR5 |
| Process | TSMC N3B | — |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, 4 Xe cores @ 2.0 GHz) | — |
| NPU | 13 TOPS | — |
| Memory | DDR5-6400 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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 7995WX
- +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 7995WX
Which is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 7995WX worth the price? +
At $10,000, Threadripper Pro 7995WX delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Core Ultra 9 285K or Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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 7995WX? +
Core Ultra 9 285K — leads on gaming (85 vs 76). 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 7995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on multi (96 vs 94). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.