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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285 vs EPYC 9684X

The Core Ultra 9 285 is quite a bit faster than the EPYC 9684X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 8 months newer
  • Up to 2449% cheaper – $579 vs $14756
  • Up to 3131% better value for money
  • Up to 2449% more expensive – $14756 vs $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 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9684X has 72 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9684X has 168 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
AMD EPYC 9684X Logo
EPYC 9684X
1152 MB

EPYC 9684X has 1116 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9684X Logo
EPYC 9684X
2.55 GHz

EPYC 9684X has a 2% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9684X Logo
EPYC 9684X
3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 51% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 335W less power.

LGA1851
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SP5
Arrow Lake-S
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Genoa-X
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Arc Graphics 4 Xe LPG
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or EPYC 9684X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 5% faster than the EPYC 9684X on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than EPYC 9684X?expand_more
5% 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 EPYC 9684X?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 63/100 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 EPYC 9684X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 63/100, EPYC 9684X scores 60/100. 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 EPYC 9684X 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 EPYC 9684X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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