AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
73.9Single-core92.9
100Multi-core98.4
92.5Gamingspec-based71.3
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X scores 90.3 against 90 for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- 300% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 256% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 36 MB
- 100% higher threads: 48 vs 24
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 48 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 74
- 67% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 24 MB
- 64% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 350 W
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 23% higher PassMark (single thread): 5,085 vs 4,125
- Lower launch price: $589 vs $1,499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 350 W | 125 W+64% |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 16 |
| Threads | 48+100% | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 40 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+256% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,265Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 22,091Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,382Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 42,460Top 5% |
| PassMark | 83,408+24%Top 2% | 67,224Top 4% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,125Top 25% | 5,085+23%Top 1% |
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