Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 6-core AM4
What Buyers Say
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
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 6-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is a well-regarded APU for compact builds, offering strong integrated graphics and six cores that handle moderate gaming and productivity tasks. Some users initially reported confusion over BIOS detection as a 4400G, but later reviews confirmed it is correctly identified with updated BIOS. The CPU runs cool, comes bundled with a Wraith Stealth cooler in some cases, and works well in mini-ITX and Deskmini setups, though availability and pricing remain challenges.
Pros
- Strong integrated GPU performance
- Six CPU cores for multitasking
- Runs cool under load
- Comes with Wraith Stealth cooler (often)
- Works well in compact builds
Cons
- Initial BIOS detection as 4400G
- Availability is very limited
- Premium pricing above MSRP
- No sticker included in package
- No cooler in some tray versions
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 285K | 4650G |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Renoir |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | — |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 6-core AM4
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong single thread (75th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 6-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.