AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
What Buyers Say
AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
The processor generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, with users noting it works well for gaming and everyday tasks. However, compatibility concerns with certain motherboards and the need for BIOS updates are common points of caution. The included cooler is appreciated, though some users are unsure about pre-applied thermal paste.
Pros
- Good performance for gaming
- Good value for money
- Included cooler with thermal paste
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- BIOS update may be required
- Uncertainty about pre-applied thermal paste
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
Scores
Specifications
| AMD A-Series A6-9500 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | A6 7th Gen | Core Ultra 9 |
| Model | A6-9500 | 285K |
| Codename | Bristol Rider | Arrow Lake-S |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 28 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 24★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 2 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 40★ |
| L3 Cache | 1 | 36★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1851 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 250★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon R5 | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average ai (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average multi thread (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average efficiency (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
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 multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851 offers 2.3x better value for money
AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.