Processors comparison
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX vs Core Ultra 9 285K
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses sTR5 and the Core Ultra 9 285K uses LGA 1851, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX has 32 cores / 64 threads; the Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores / 24 threads.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K boosts to 5.7 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K is rated at 125 W TDP against 350 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K has integrated graphics; the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX needs a graphics card to show a picture.
- The Core Ultra 9 285K is £3511.16 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£589.99 against £4101.15).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | sTR5 | LGA 1851 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Unknown | Arrow Lake |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 32Higher | 24 |
| Threads | 64Higher | 24 |
| Max boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.7 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 350 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | Yes |
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