Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-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 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid mid-range processor that supports DDR5 RAM up to 5600 MHz. Users appreciate its compatibility with modern memory and the potential for overclocking, though details on cooling and warranty are also frequently asked. Overall, it delivers good performance for its class.
Pros
- DDR5 RAM support up to 5600 MHz
- Overclocking potential
- Good performance for mid-range
Cons
- Cooling solution details unclear
- Warranty and support info lacking
- Integrated graphics performance unknown
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 285K | 9600X |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 4 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 40★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 32 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 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 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.