Overwatch 2
1080p@60Hz·13:52 played
SaraBray·5h ago
Public
69
FPSAverage
68
FPS1% Low
42%/61°C
50%/64°C
16 GB
78%usage
Core Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 5500
The Core Ultra 9 285 is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 9 28571% Score
- Up to 49% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 264% more expensive – $579 vs $84.00
Ryzen 5 550041% Score
- Up to 264% cheaper – $84.00 vs $579
- Up to 145% better value for money
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 5500 has a 44% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
AM4Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
CezanneDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 73% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 41/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
73% 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, Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 5 5500?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 Core Ultra 9 285 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 5 5500 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 Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen 5 5500?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.
Popular Comparisons
Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 7 9700XUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 9 9900XUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 7 7700XUltra 9 285 vs Ultra 7 265KFUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 7600XUltra 9 285 vs Ultra 5 245KUltra 9 285 vs Ultra 7 270K PlusUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 8500GUltra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 5600Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 4500Ultra 9 285 vs i3-13100Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DUltra 9 285 vs Ultra 5 225Ultra 9 285 vs i5-4590Ultra 9 285 vs i5-4690Ultra 9 285 vs i5-4670Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen 5 3500XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 7 270K PlusRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 4500Ryzen 5 5500 vs i3-13100Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 5 225Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4590Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4690Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4670Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 3500X