Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
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 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance and multitasking capabilities, often matching or exceeding the 9800X3D. Users highlight its cool operation, easy installation, and value for content creation. However, a single verified review reports a severe shipping error and poor customer service, which slightly tempers the otherwise stellar sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Runs cool under load
- Easy installation
- Great for multitasking and content creation
- Fast clock speeds and large cache
Cons
- Shipping error and poor customer service (one case)
- Pricey without trade-in
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 285K | 9900X3D |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 4 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| P-cores | 8 | 12★ |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 12 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28★ |
| TDP | 125 | 120★ |
| 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 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.