Ultra 9 285H vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+84.9%
Core Ultra 9 285H
16 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
21.28

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core Ultra 9 285H by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68257
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.75no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.0344.75
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Arrow Lake-H
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed4.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nmno data
Die size2x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM5no data
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285H.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 21.28
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 84.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 9 285H, on the other hand, has 166.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 285H in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 285H is a notebook one.


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