Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
AMD A Series A12-9800E 4-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 A Series A12-9800E 4-core AM4
The AMD AD9800AHAABBOX CPU, paired with a cooler, is consistently praised as a reliable, solid performer for budget and mid-range builds. Users highlight its excellent value, especially for systems without a dedicated GPU, and note its quiet operation and power efficiency. A few mention it is not the fastest but is dependable and suitable for everyday tasks and home PCs.
Pros
- Great value for budget builds
- Works reliably out of the box
- Excellent for systems without dedicated GPU
- Good performance for everyday tasks
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Not the fastest CPU
- Limited M.2 SSD functionality via direct socket (NGFF)
- Some users note it is a mid-range performer
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD A Series A12-9800E | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | AMD A Series |
| Model | 285K | A12-9800E |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Bristol Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | — |
| TDP | 125★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | Radeon R7 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 ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
AMD A Series A12-9800E 4-core AM4
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average efficiency (23rd percentile)
- Below average ai (27th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 21 of 29 specs.