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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285K vs FX-9370

The Core Ultra 9 285K is much faster than the FX-9370 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $306.98 more expensive!

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CPU

$519.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 269% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 6 months newer
Available for $519.00

CPU

$212.02View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 9 285K

439FPS

FX-9370

128FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 9 285K

580FPS

FX-9370

523FPS

Valorant2020

822FPS

540FPS

770FPS

378FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 9 285K

316FPS

FX-9370

328FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

FX-9370

187FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 9 285K

861FPS

FX-9370

574FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core Ultra 9 285K

395FPS

FX-9370

376FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

74%

FX-9370

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 69 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

FX-9370

Core Ultra 9 285K has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

FX-9370

Core Ultra 9 285K has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

36 MB

FX-9370

8 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

FX-9370

4.4 GHz

FX-9370 has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

FX-9370

4.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

FX-9370

220W

Core Ultra 9 285K draws 95W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

$519.00

FX-9370

$212.02

FX-9370 is $306.98 cheaper.

Core Ultra 9 285KFX-9370

LGA1851

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AM3+

Arrow Lake-S

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Vishera

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

1866 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or FX-9370?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 1380% faster than the FX-9370 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than FX-9370?expand_more

1380% 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 285K or FX-9370?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 74/100 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 285K and FX-9370?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 74/100, FX-9370 scores 5/100. 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 285K or FX-9370 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 285K or FX-9370?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.