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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Core Ultra 9 285K

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $160.95 more expensive!

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CPU

$699.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 95% more expensive – $699.95 vs $539.00

CPU

$539.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 4 months newer
Up to 95% cheaper – $539.00 vs $699.95
Up to 219% 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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

261FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

440FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

590FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

771FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

530FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

581FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

210FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

631FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

823FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

209FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

323FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

330FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

315FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

660FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

862FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

54%

Core Ultra 9 285K

74%

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core Ultra 9 285K has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Core Ultra 9 285K

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

64 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K

36 MB

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 5% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

4.3 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 33% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

280W

Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

Core Ultra 9 285K draws 155W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

$699.95

Core Ultra 9 285K

$539.00

Core Ultra 9 285K is $160.95 cheaper.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WXCore Ultra 9 285K

WRX8

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LGA1851

Castle Peak

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Arrow Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 29% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 58/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX?expand_more

29% 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, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Core Ultra 9 285K?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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 58/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Core Ultra 9 285K 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Core Ultra 9 285K?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.