AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 14-core AM5
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 14-core AM5
The processor is praised for its performance, being faster than previous models and handling multi-threaded tasks well. However, there are significant concerns about overheating and the lack of a cooling solution, which is not included. The motherboard selection is also noted as sparse and expensive, and the CPU requires a specific sTR5 socket and DDR5 memory.
Pros
- Fast multi-threaded performance
- Faster than previous models
- Works well for emulation
Cons
- Overheating issues
- No cooler included
- Sparse and expensive motherboards
- Requires specific sTR5 socket
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 Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Core Ultra 9 |
| Model | 7960X | 285K |
| Codename | Storm Peak | Arrow Lake-S |
| Class | hedt | desktop |
| Process | 5 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 48★ | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 24 | 40★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA 1851 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 92★ | 24 |
| TDP | 350 | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350 | 250★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 14-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong multi thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong platform (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %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 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.