Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The Core Ultra 9 285K is same performance as the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $170.01 more expensive!
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 9 9900X has a 19% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
AM5Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc Graphics 4 Xe LPG
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 128SP6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 71/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 71/100. 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 9900X 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 9900X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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