Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Core Ultra 9 285K
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is quite a bit faster than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $50.00 cheaper!
Ryzen 7 9850X3D100% Score
- Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 3 months newer
- Up to 18% cheaper – $489.00 vs $539.00
- Up to 50% better value for money
Core Ultra 9 285K75% Score
- Up to 18% more expensive – $539.00 vs $489.00
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 27% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 2% higher.
AM5
Sockethelp
LGA1851Granite Ridge
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopRadeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU5600 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It's 33% faster than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 75/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9850X3D than Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
33% 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 7 9850X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 100/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 100/100, 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 7 9850X3D 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 7 9850X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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