AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Critics score the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 83 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 72 out of 100, from 13 and 7 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher, 2 scored the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5 points ahead.
Image: AMDAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Praised for: speed (10 of 13), ports and connectivity (2 of 13)
Criticised for: price (8 of 13)
The catch: Multi-core work is weaker than the 9900X and 9950X, and 7800X3D owners gain little.
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Image: IntelIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
Praised for: speed (3 of 7)
Criticised for: price (3 of 7)
The catch: Gaming performance is uneven and it needs a new platform.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club386 | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| TechRadar | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Digital Trends | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Windows Central | 90 | 90 | same |
| Gamers Nexus | 40est. | 50est. | -10 |
| PCMag | 70 | 80 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D minus the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
Critics rate the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher: 83 against 72. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher, 2 scored the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: critics split, scores from 40 to 91. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: critics split, scores from 50 to 90.