AMD · Zen 5
Ryzen 9 9950X
16 cores170W TDP$649 MSRP2024
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Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — Specs & Performance Compared
Side-by-side comparison of 2 CPU parts: Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. All released in 2024. MSRP range: $649 · $589. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability — click into any column header for the per-SKU benchmark page.
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Intel · Arrow Lake
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
125W TDP$589 MSRP2024
Full Intel Core Ultra 9 285K benchmarks →
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Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 16 | — |
| threads | 32 | 24 |
| p cores | — | 8 |
| e cores | — | 16 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| tdp w | 170 | 125 |
| l3 cache mb | 64 | 36 |
| socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Higher is better. Per-row scores come from public benchmark databases (PassMark, TechPowerUp, Geekbench, Cinebench). Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 multi | — | 2,359 pts |
| Cinebench 2024 single | — | 142 pts |
| Cinebench R23 multi | — | 40,943 pts |
| Cinebench R23 multi (250W) | — | 45,563 pts |
| Cinebench R23 single | — | 2,240 pts |
| Geekbench 6 multi | — | 23,095 pts |
| Geekbench 6 single | — | 3,379 pts |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 65,791 pts | 67,299 pts |
| PassMark CPU Mark multi | — | 67,292 pts |
| PassMark CPU single thread | — | 5,091 pts |
| PassMark Single Thread | 4,729 pts | 5,089 pts |
| Tom's Hardware CPU Hierarchy | 3 rank | 590 rank |