Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 8-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
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 7 2700X 8-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is generally well-regarded, with users praising its performance and the included Wraith Prism cooler. However, there are some concerns about the pre-applied thermal paste being very sticky and the cooler clips being stiff. Compatibility questions about motherboards and RAM are common, but the CPU itself is seen as a solid choice for gaming and productivity.
Pros
- Good performance
- Included Wraith Prism cooler
- VR ready
- Works with Nvidia GPUs
Cons
- Sticky pre-applied thermal paste
- Stiff cooler clips
- Requires new motherboard and RAM for upgrade
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 285K | 2700X |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Pinnacle Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 12 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 4 |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 105★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | — |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (72nd percentile)
- Strong multi thread (72nd percentile)
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.