AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is praised for eliminating the scheduling issues that plagued its predecessor, offering dual symmetrical 3D V-Cache for seamless gaming and productivity. Users highlight its top-tier performance, especially for hybrid workloads, but note it's overkill for pure gaming compared to the cheaper 9800X3D. Some concerns remain about binning quality and high power draw, but overall it's seen as a hassle-free upgrade for enthusiasts.
Pros
- No scheduling issues
- Dual symmetrical 3D V-Cache
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Excellent for hybrid workloads
- Easy installation and setup
Cons
- High price tag
- Overkill for pure gaming
- Potential binning quality issues
- High power draw (up to 260W)
- Requires BIOS update for compatibility
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
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 Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core Ultra 9 |
| Model | 9950X3D2 | 285K |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Arrow Lake-S |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 16★ | 8 |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 40★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 24 |
| TDP | 200 | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 250★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
- 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 LGA1851 offers 2.0x better value for money
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.