The AMD Ryzen 9 9950 X3D is AMD’s fastest CPU out there, but how does the Core Ultra 9 285K stack up against it?
With the dawn of Zen 5 came the 9950X, which initially looked promising but didn’t quite pack the punch we expected. One of its two CCDs was designed with efficiency in mind, which allowed the Core Ultra 9 to outperform it in overall tasks. However, that’s not the case this time. The 9950X3D has addressed this issue—both CCDs are now high-performance, resulting in higher clocks and an improved core scheduler and driver. Yes, it’s finally here—tech enthusiasts can now find a proper replacement for their 10900Ks. If you know what I mean here, you’re probably getting goosebumps.
Note:All the data used in this comparison is sourced from official manufacturer specifications. Pricing details are taken from Newegg and are accurate as of June 12, 2025.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950 X3D – Design, Strengths, Performance, and Tradeoffs
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Conclusion
In the end, if you have the budget to afford the fastest, go for it. However, if your budget is on the lower side, consider getting older generations, such as 14900K and 13900K, which perform better in gaming than Arrow Lake (Ultra 9 285K). If you are looking for an Intel-specific feature set, Arrowlake is a commendable option.
Here is a table that compares the specs between the two.
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