Core Ultra 9 285K vs Threadripper 7980X
CPU comparison · Intel vs AMD · 2024 vs 2023
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Threadripper 7980X — head to head
| Metric | Core Ultra 9 285K | Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Relative tier | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| TDP / power | 125 W | 350 W |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 64 / 128 |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 256 MB |
Which one should you pick?
The two are within ~1 tier points of each other, so the relative-performance index does not clearly separate them. 64 cores on the larger chip vs 24. Tier is a TweakGearPro planning estimate, not a benchmark — verify with reviews that match your exact workload, resolution and workload mix before buying.
Specs: vendor datasheets / TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29. Tier is a TweakGearPro relative performance index (estimate), not a benchmark guarantee.
Full specifications
Core Ultra 9 285K
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | Arrow Lake |
| Launch year | 2024 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.7 / 5.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB |
| Socket | LGA1851 |
| TDP | 125 W |
| Relative tier | 99/100 — Enthusiast flagship |
Threadripper 7980X
| Brand / series | AMD Threadripper |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | Zen 4 |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Cores / threads | 64 / 128 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.2 / 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 256 MB |
| Socket | sTR5 |
| TDP | 350 W |
| Relative tier | 100/100 — Enthusiast flagship |