AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
What Buyers Say
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
This budget APU is widely praised for its excellent value, running cool and handling everyday tasks, light gaming, and even software development without breaking a sweat. Users appreciate the AM4 upgrade path, though some note the stock cooler is a bit whiny and recommend an aftermarket one for overclocking. A few caveats include the limited L2 cache and the need for 2400 MHz RAM specifically, as faster RAM downclocked can cause crashes.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool under load
- AM4 upgrade path
- Handles light gaming
- Good for everyday tasks
Cons
- Stock cooler is whiny
- Limited L2 cache
- Requires 2400 MHz RAM
- Aftermarket cooler recommended for OC
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 A10 9700E | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | A10 | Core Ultra 9 |
| Model | 9700E | 285K |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Arrow Lake-S |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 28 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 4 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 40★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 3★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1851 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 24★ |
| TDP | 35★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 250★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong platform (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (30th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (31st percentile)
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
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.