AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Critics score the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 88 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 72 out of 100, from 12 and 7 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D higher and 1 scored the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K higher. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 13 points ahead.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Praised for: speed (9 of 12), ports and connectivity (2 of 12)
Criticised for: price (8 of 12)
The catch: For pure gaming the 9800X3D is better value.
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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 9 9950X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club386 | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Gamers Nexus | 79est. | 50est. | +29 |
| PCMag | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Notebookcheck | 77est. | 71est. | +6 |
| Windows Central | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 9 9950X3D or the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
Critics rate the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D higher: 88 against 72. 5 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D higher and 1 scored the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K higher. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 13 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 100. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: critics split, scores from 50 to 90.