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Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Nov 2020 Ryzen 5000

The verdict

Core Ultra 9 285K wins

Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead of Ryzen 9 5900X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 9 285K is 41.1% faster than Ryzen 9 5900X in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 9 285K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 9 285K Ryzen 9 5900X
Cores 24 12
Threads 24 24
Boost clock 5.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Base clock 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
TDP 125 W 105 W
L2 cache 40 MB 6 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 64 MB
MSRP $589 $549
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N7
Socket LGA1851 AM4
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR4-3200
Launched Oct 2024 Nov 2020

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 5900X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +118.9%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    2,425
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    1,108
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +38.1%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    145
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    105
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +49.5%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    21,783
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    14,572
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +52.0%
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    3,419
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    2,249

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core Ultra 9 285K MSRP
$589
Difference
+$40

Core Ultra 9 285K costs more.

Ryzen 9 5900X MSRP
$549

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 9 285K better than the Ryzen 9 5900X?
Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 5900X?
Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 30.9% over Ryzen 9 5900X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 9 285K or the Ryzen 9 5900X?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 41.1% faster than Ryzen 9 5900X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 9 5900X?
The Core Ultra 9 285K launched at $589, $40 more than the Ryzen 9 5900X at $549.

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