Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Intel
Current comparison price
CAD 986Value 47 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S Productivity
- A Gaming
- A Performance per Watt
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in Canada · CAD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
AMD
Current comparison price
CAD 1,230Value 50 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S Gaming
- S Productivity
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- S Gaming
- S Productivity
- B Performance per Watt
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 leads in 1 scenarios, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 in 1, 1 even. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 has the higher Value under these priorities (50 vs 47).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 costs less right now (CAD 986 vs CAD 1,230, 20% apart).
How priorities change the comparison Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has higher Value under 1 presets · AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 under 2 · 1 even
| Priority | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 50 | ||
| 60 | 79 | ||
| 44 | 44 | even | |
| 55 | 43 |
Pick a preset to compare under it: the whole page follows. Within 2 points counts as even.
Price difference and break-even price
Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Current comparison price
CAD 986 Value 47
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 matches the Value of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 (at CAD 1,230) at CAD 891 or less.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
Current comparison price
CAD 1,230 Value 50
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 keeps the higher Value up to CAD 1,361 (with Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at CAD 986).
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
New offers we track in Canada (CAD), cheapest first, with the date each was checked. Amazon appears as a link only: its price is not shown and never enters Value.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
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Performance and key differences
What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.
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| Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | A #39 | S #3 |
| Productivity | S #25 | S #9 |
| Performance per Watt | A #12 | B #39 |
| Multi-core performance | 1,621 | 2,037 |
| Single-core performance | 1,093 | 1,142 |
| Gaming performance | 1,017 | 1,356 |
Where each one leads
- Lower current price · Higher cores · Lower TDP
- Higher Value with these priorities · Better grade for Gaming
Specifications compared
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
5 identical facts hidden
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores and cache | ||
| Cores | 24 cores | 16 cores |
| Threads | 24 threads | 32 threads |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 192 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM5 |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Power and process | ||
| TDP | 182 W | 270 W |
| Process node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Product | ||
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Lion Cove / Skymont | Granite Ridge |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
Not tracked means the source data does not have this fact. It is not assumed to be absent.
Which one to choose: where each wins
Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 fits better when…
- the job is Performance per Watt: higher capability grade
- the budget decides: 20% lower current price
- Cores matters: 24 cores vs 16 cores
- lower TDP matters: 182 W vs 270 W
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 fits better when…
- the job is Gaming: higher capability grade
- Multi-core performance matters: higher index
- Single-core performance matters: higher index
- Gaming performance matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- L3 cache matters: 192 MB vs 36 MB
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D — same S-tier capability for Gaming, about CAD 306 cheaper · Value 100.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
Questions and methodology
Which one is better, Intel Core Ultra 9 285 or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2?
It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.
Which has the higher Value right now?
Under Balanced, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 has the higher Value (50 vs 47) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.
At what price does the answer change?
Under Balanced, with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 at its current price, Intel Core Ultra 9 285 reaches equal Value at CAD 891. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 leads in 1 scenarios, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 in 1, 1 even.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in Canada, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.