Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Core Ultra 9 285
The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X39% Score
- Up to 142% more expensive – $1399 vs $579
Core Ultra 9 28573% Score
- Up to 62% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 142% cheaper – $579 vs $1399
- Up to 291% better value for money
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.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 92 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 52% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 24% higher.
TRX4
Sockethelp
LGA1851Castle Peak
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 87% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 39/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X?expand_more
87% 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 3960X or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 73/100 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 3960X and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 3960X scores 39/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 73/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or Core Ultra 9 285 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 3960X or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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