AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
38.6Single-core84.7
64.6Multi-core86.9
79Gamingspec-based70.7
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 60.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+46) and multi-core (+22). AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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 9 3950X
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 65
- 400% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 95% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,061 vs 1,570
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $749
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 182 W+28% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 40 MB+400% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,570Bottom 37% | 3,061+95%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,300Top 39% | 19,926+50%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,320Bottom 36% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,700Top 22% | — |
| PassMark | 39,000Top 27% | 57,762+48%Top 11% |
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