Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsCore Ultra 9 285
The Core Ultra 9 285 is an efficient, lower-power desktop chip for everyday work and gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a massive workstation processor built for heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Core Ultra 9 285
Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for its massive multi-core advantage and triple the cache over the Core Ultra 9 285.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 9 285 is the smarter pick with far lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient workstation where extreme multi-threaded power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Core Ultra 9 285?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 35 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 9 285 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core Ultra 9 285?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 134% faster than the Core Ultra 9 285 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Core Ultra 9 285?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core Ultra 9 285 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.