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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 3950X

The Core Ultra 9 285K is much faster than the Ryzen 9 3950X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 63% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years newer
  • Up to 27% cheaper$539.00 vs $749
  • Up to 108% better value for money
  • Up to 27% more expensive$749 vs $539.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285K has 8 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 3950X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 3950X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 3950X draws 20W less power.

LGA1851
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AM4
Arrow Lake-S
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Matisse
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 3950X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 88% faster than the Ryzen 9 3950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 40/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Ryzen 9 3950X?expand_more
88% 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 Ryzen 9 3950X?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 75/100 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 Ryzen 9 3950X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100, Ryzen 9 3950X scores 40/100. 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 Ryzen 9 3950X 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 Ryzen 9 3950X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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