Core Ultra 9 285 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
The Core Ultra 9 285 is much faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 9 285 has 4 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 36% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 40% higher.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
SP3r2Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
ZenDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
2666 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 167% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?expand_more
167% 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?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 72/100 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 72/100, Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 27/100. 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.