AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
28.4Single-core84.7
37.2Multi-core86.9
43Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+56) and multi-core (+50). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 37
- 900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 4 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 228% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 17,600
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 12 nm | 3 nm+75% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 182 W+28% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+30% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 40 MB+900% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 3,061+144%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 33% | 19,926+202%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | — |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 57,762+228%Top 11% |
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