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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Core Ultra 9 285K

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 205% more expensive$1799 vs $539.00
  • Up to 102% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 205% cheaper$539.00 vs $1799
  • Up to 518% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 49 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 40 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K has a 23% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 36% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K draws 125W less power.

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LGA1851
Colfax
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 196% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX?expand_more
196% 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 2990WX 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 74/100 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 2990WX and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX scores 25/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 74/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 2990WX or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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