Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.06
+24.6%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3960X by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10753
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.5974.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency11.6232.44
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 300% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s250 MHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache96K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketTR41851
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 34.55
Ultra 9 285K 43.06
+24.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 54888
Ultra 9 285K 68403
+24.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 43.06
Recency 25 November 2019 24 October 2024
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 100% more threads.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 24.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 124% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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