Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 7 5000 G-Series 5700G 8-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 7 5000 G-Series 5700G 8-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is highly praised for its fast performance and integrated graphics, making it a great value for budget builds without a dedicated GPU. Users report smooth 1080p gaming and excellent CPU performance, though some note the need for BIOS updates and the limitation of PCIe 3.0. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for general use and light gaming.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Integrated graphics
- Great value
- Easy installation
- Good for 1080p gaming
Cons
- BIOS update required
- PCIe 3.0 limitation
- No DDR5 support
- Thermal paste mess
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 7 5000 G-Series 5700G | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 285K | 5700G |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Cezanne (Zen 3) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 7 |
| 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 | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| 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 7 5000 G-Series 5700G 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 5000 G-Series 5700G 8-core AM4 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.