Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-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 3 3100 4-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is generally seen as a solid budget processor for AM4 boards, with users praising its value and performance. However, there is some confusion about the included cooler, with one reviewer noting no fan was included while others confirm a stock cooler ships with it. Customer service also received a positive mention.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Solid entry-level performance
- Compatible with AM4 boards
- Stock cooler included
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Missing fan in some units
- Potential compatibility issues with older sockets
- Supply and pricing concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 285K | 3100 |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Matisse (Zen 2) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 16 |
| 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 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel 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 3 3100 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.