AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
56.3Single-core92.9
44.9Multi-core98.4
87.5Gamingspec-based71.3
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+54) and single-core (+37). AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
- 167% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 36 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 45
- 567% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 6 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 227% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 12,969
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 40 MB+567% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+167% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,265Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 22,091Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 2,382+45%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 42,460+227%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 67,224+169%Top 3% |
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