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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Athlon 3000G vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Athlon 3000G is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 151% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 2 months newer
  • Available for $579

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 55 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285 has 22 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285 has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Athlon 3000G has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Athlon 3000G draws 30W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1851
Zen
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
DDR4
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 3000G or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 344% faster than the Athlon 3000G on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 16/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Athlon 3000G?expand_more
344% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 3000G or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 3000G and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 3000G scores 16/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 3000G or Core Ultra 9 285 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 3000G or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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