Get It Together, Intel: Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 7800X3D, 9950X, More

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU just launched. This review of the Intel 285K CPU includes gaming benchmarks, looking at some of the best gaming CPUs in 2024, power efficiency comparisons of Intel vs. AMD, workstation and Adobe application benchmarks, and more. This benchmark focuses on the Intel Ultra 9 285K vs. AMD R7 7800X3D in gaming, the 285K vs. 14900K, 14700K, and 9950X in production and efficiency, and also features AM4's 5700X3D, alongside nearly 30 other CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K releases on October 24, 2024, and has an MSRP of $590, but we found it typically higher. Its value is poor versus the 7800X3D in gaming and challenged by the 9950X in production. AMD is expected to launch its AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU on November 7, 2024.

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00:00 - Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Review
02:13 - CPU Price Comparison & 285K Alternatives
03:50 - Intel 285K CPU Specs & Basics
05:00 - Not Ready for Launch
08:30 - ASUS 24-pin Power Draw Discovery
13:06 - Efficiency: 7-Zip Decompression
14:28 - Efficiency: 7-Zip Compression
15:05 - Efficiency: Baldur's Gate 3
16:15 - Efficiency: Starfield
17:09 - Efficiency: Stellaris
18:24 - Efficiency: FFXIV Dawntrail
19:02 - Frequency: Max 1T Cinebench
19:36 - Frequency: P-Core AVG
20:20 - Frequency: All-Core AVG
20:32 - Dragon's Dogma 2 285K CPU Benchmark
21:42 - F1 24 1080p & 1440p Best Gaming CPUs
23:42 - FFXIV Dawntrail 1080p & 1440p CPU Benchmarks 285K
25:12 - Baldur's Gate 3 CPU Comparison 285K vs 7800X3D
26:04 - Stellaris Simulation Time CPU Benchmarks
26:39 - Rainbow Six Siege Gaming CPU Differences
27:49 - Frametime Issues on 285K
28:31 - Starfield 285K, 14900K, 7800X3D Comparison
29:20 - Total War: Warhammer III Benchmarks
30:02 - Blender 3D Rendering CPU Benchmark
30:43 - 7-Zip File Compression CPU Benchmark
31:05 - 7-Zip File Decompression CPU Benchmark
31:32 - Chromium Code Compile CPUs for Programming
32:41 - Adobe Premiere Best Video Editing CPUs
33:11 - Adobe Photoshop Best CPU Comparison
33:30 - Conclusion

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[auritro]

"AMD is in the rearview mirror" Intel, which way were you driving again?

[Cobalt_Capacitor]

So basically:
- More expensive than current competition (including its own brand) for less overall performance
- Potential stability issues if the 285K draws more from the ATX 24-pin than it should
- New platform and socket (again)

5800x3D on AM4:
"Pathetic"

[POLARTTYRTM]

No bigger number better, better bigger number or number bigger better this time.

[iwsfg]

Man, the ever changing background of the set looks so pretty now. I just remembered what the old wall in the house used to look like, or backdrop in older videos before you put it up even, and it's such a stark contrast. Love seeing how much GN has grown over the years and especially the fact that you continue to remain the same bunch, very thorough, pro-consumer and kinda down to earth. You upped the quality and scale of operations but you stayed the same, that's so awesome of you. Thank you for your hard work!

[lightofscorpio]

This is why you shouldn't be a brand fan boy. Be a fan of good products.

[Grim_Prospects]

Intel bought the plot, the shovel, the casket... Then rather than throw AMD 6 feet deep, jumped in themselves. Really impressive to watch.

[FatheredPuma]

AMD: "How about 10% performance increase with a $50 MSRP decrease this generation?"
Me: "Well I guess I'm going Intel for my next upgrade."
Intel: "How about -5% performance increase this generation?"
Me: WHAT?!"

[boostedmedia]

Finally someone puts the actual cost savings from CPU efficiency into perspective. People get SO caught up on this when it really make so little practical difference.

[TriplePalindromous]

UserBenchmark must be going crazy right now

[VarriskKhanaar]

For those who are wondering, the 285K is presently testing 17% slower than the 9950X on Linux

[JmGt]

I want to know how Userbenchmark will spin this around to justify the 285K being better than anything AMD has around for flagships. Can't wait!

[Suhenmora]

Stagnation in tech is bad for companies but great for people’s mental health

[FC-rqnp]

This is without doubts the most tech-savy, unmitigated, no-frills, honest, direct and transparent review of the 285K on the Internet as of now. Most other reviews do not even come near this level of competence. It provides the What and also the Why. Thank you.

[MrEscalus]

Arrow "in the knee" Lake.

(Thanks, Steve! + the team! <3 )

[Menthix]

5800X3D on Captain America's voice: "I can do this all day" while beating the shit out of the 600$ Intel Flagship.

[Farbulus]

I bought a brand new 5700x3D off ebay w/ a coupon for $161. Such a good CPU.

[chaddesrosiers]

It's crazy to still see the 5800x3d still being right up there in every chart. That thing was a gift to gamers.

[JesseSchultz-vk]

The Disappointment shirt for 2024 will need to use the front, back and sleeves at this rate, to get everything on.😊😊

[some-replies]

My 5700x3d was faulty and AMD had a new one in my hands after 2 emails and 6 days. They have my business

[RFC]

Intel manager: "We need you to reduce power consumption by at least 50% to match the competition. Can you do that?
Intel engineer: "Not within the next two years, no."
Intel manager: "Well, can you draw half the power _from a different place_ so most YouTube reviewers will miss it?"
Intel engineer: "Well, that could lead to massive spikes and cause issues for the motherboard, PSU and other components."
Intel manager: "We don't make those, so... I'll take your answer as a 'yes'."