Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD FX-8000 Series FX-8350 8-core Socket AM3+
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 FX-8000 Series FX-8350 8-core Socket AM3+
The AMD FX-8350 is a solid budget processor that performs well for gaming and everyday tasks, especially as an upgrade from older FX models. Users praise its value for the price, strong overclocking potential with good cooling, and the included Wraith cooler. However, some experienced bent pins on delivery, and a few noted compatibility issues with large coolers or that modern alternatives like Ryzen offer better upgrade paths.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong overclocking potential
- Good gaming performance for the price
- Included Wraith cooler is effective
- Great upgrade from older FX CPUs
Cons
- Risk of bent pins on delivery
- No upgrade path on AM3+ socket
- May require aftermarket cooler for serious workloads
- Included thermal paste can be overly sticky
- Some compatibility issues with large RAM heatsinks
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD FX-8000 Series FX-8350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | FX |
| Model | 285K | FX-8350 |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Vishera |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3-1866 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | Socket AM3+ |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | — |
| TDP | 125 | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| 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 FX-8000 Series FX-8350 8-core Socket AM3+
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD FX-8000 Series FX-8350 8-core Socket AM3+
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
