Core Ultra 9 285K vs …
Every processors worth comparing against the Core Ultra 9 285K — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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Apple
Apple M5 Max
98
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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Apple
Apple M4 Max
97
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
97
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950XT
97
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Ryzen 9 9950X
96
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Ryzen 9 9900X
93
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
93
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Threadripper Pro 7965WX
93
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Threadripper 7970X
93
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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Intel
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
93
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
93
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Cheaper alternatives
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
95
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
vs
AMD
Ryzen 9 9900X
93
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
90
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AMD
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
93
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Frequently asked
What's better than the Core Ultra 9 285K? +
Higher-scoring processors include Apple M5 Max, Apple M4 Max, Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Each scores above the Core Ultra 9 285K's 90/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Core Ultra 9 285K? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2), Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 9 9900X — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Core Ultra 9 285K's $589 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the Core Ultra 9 285K? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Threadripper Pro 7965WX. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.