Escape From Tarkov
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Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core Ultra 9 285K
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $340.00 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X30% Score
- Up to 53% more expensive – $879.00 vs $539.00
Core Ultra 9 285K75% Score
- Up to 102% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 53% cheaper – $539.00 vs $879.00
- Up to 209% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 8 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 9 285K has 4 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K has a 6% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 30% higher.
Pricehelp
Core Ultra 9 285K is $340.00 cheaper.
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Sockethelp
LGA1851Colfax
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU2933 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 150% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X?expand_more
150% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 75/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2950X scores 30/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 9 285K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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