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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is cheaper at $589. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 (US launch MSRP $699 (AMD-announced), confirmed by Tom's Hardware and HotHardware; launched March 12, 2025) | $589 (US launch MSRP (Intel RCP) $589 at October 24, 2024 Arrow Lake launch; PassMark current price ~$585 (May 2026) consistent with launch price) |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2025-Q1 | 2024-10 |
| cores | 16 | 24 |
| threads | 32 | 24 |
| base clock ghz | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| l3 cache mb | 128 | 36 |
| tdp w | 170 | 125 |
| socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| igpu | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| release | 2025-Q1 | 2024-10 |
Sources — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15). Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15).