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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 7900

The Core Ultra 9 285K is slightly faster than the Ryzen 9 7900 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $97.50 more expensive!

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$499.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 10 months newer
Up to 37% more expensive – $499.99 vs $402.49

CPU

$402.49View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 37% cheaper – $402.49 vs $499.99
Up to 26% better value for money

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

438FPS

397FPS

769FPS

732FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 9 285K

322FPS

Ryzen 9 7900

291FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

Ryzen 9 7900

223FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 9 285K

822FPS

Ryzen 9 7900

774FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core Ultra 9 285K

378FPS

Ryzen 9 7900

371FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 9 285K

316FPS

Ryzen 9 7900

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 9 285K

580FPS

Ryzen 9 7900

568FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

75%

Ryzen 9 7900

67%

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 8 points higher.

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Core Ultra 9 285K

Ryzen 9 7900

Core Ultra 9 285K has 12 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

36 MB

64 MB

Ryzen 9 7900 has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900

3.7 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900

5.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 6% higher.

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Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

Ryzen 9 7900

65W

Ryzen 9 7900 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

$499.99

Ryzen 9 7900

$402.49

Ryzen 9 7900 is $97.50 cheaper.

Core Ultra 9 285KRyzen 9 7900

LGA1851

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AM5

Arrow Lake-S

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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Radeon Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 12% faster than the Ryzen 9 7900 on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more

12% 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 7900?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 7900?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100, Ryzen 9 7900 scores 67/100. 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 7900 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 7900?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.