FPSVersusCore Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X
Performance score
Ryzen 9 9950X is 10% faster than Core Ultra 9 285K by our estimate.
Different sockets (LGA1851 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Ryzen 9 9950X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 90.61 | 100 |
| Ranking position | 3 | 1 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 55.21 | 55.29 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 37.88 | 30.74 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |
| Release date | 2024-10-24 | 2024-08-15 |
| Launch price | $589 | $649 |
Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Ryzen 9 9950X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| P + E cores | 8 + 16 | no data |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 64 MB |
| Process node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Ryzen 9 9950X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| TDP | 125 W | 170 W |
| Max temperature | 105 °C | 95 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Ryzen 9 9950X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Pros and cons
Core Ultra 9 285K
- more cores: 24 vs 16
- lower TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- cheaper at launch: $589 vs $649
Ryzen 9 9950X
- 10% higher overall score
- 8% faster single core
- more threads: 32 vs 24
- bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
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