Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, especially in 4K gaming and heavy multitasking, with users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. It runs cool with proper cooling solutions, and its efficiency and support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 are highlighted as major advantages. Some mention that it may not beat AMD in 1080p/1440p gaming, but it excels at 4K and productivity. A few note the lack of a cooler and tray packaging as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Strong multitasking and productivity
- Runs cool with proper cooling
- Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0
- Power efficient (125W TDP)
Cons
- No cooler included
- Tray packaging (no retail box)
- May lag AMD in 1080p/1440p gaming
- Requires BIOS adjustments for best performance
- Premium price
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
The AMD Threadripper 2920X is a powerhouse for multithreaded workloads like rendering and video editing, offering excellent value compared to Intel equivalents. However, it runs very hot, requires a liquid cooler, and is not recommended for gaming due to high temperatures and tuning needs. Some users received units without original packaging, and stability can require BIOS tweaking.
Pros
- Excellent multithreaded performance
- Great value for money vs Intel
- Overclocks well to 4.25 GHz
- Good for workstation tasks
- Compatible with older Threadripper boards
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires liquid cooling
- Not suitable for gaming
- Stability issues requiring BIOS tweaks
- Some units arrived without original packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | 285K | 2920X |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | — |
| Class | desktop | hedt |
| Process | 3★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 36 | 38★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | Socket TR4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 64★ |
| TDP | 125★ | 180 |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | — |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong multi thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.