AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD
Current comparison price
CAD 830Value 54 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S Productivity
- A Gaming
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- A Gaming
- S Productivity
- B Performance per Watt
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in Canada · CAD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
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
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads in 0 scenarios, Intel Core Ultra 9 285 in 1, 2 even. Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is ahead for Performance per Watt. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has the higher Value under these priorities (54 vs 47).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X costs less right now (CAD 830 vs CAD 986, 16% apart).
How priorities change the comparison AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has higher Value under 2 presets · Intel Core Ultra 9 285 under 2 · 0 even
| Priority | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 47 | ||
| 63 | 60 | ||
| 40 | 44 | ||
| 46 | 55 |
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.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Current comparison price
CAD 830 Value 54
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X keeps the higher Value up to CAD 1,014 (with Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at CAD 986).
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Current comparison price
CAD 986 Value 47
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 matches the Value of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (at CAD 830) at CAD 806 or less.
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285
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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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| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | A #14 | A #39 |
| Productivity | S #15 | S #25 |
| Performance per Watt | B #25 | A #12 |
| Multi-core performance | 1,851 | 1,621 |
| Single-core performance | 1,139 | 1,093 |
| Gaming performance | 1,089 | 1,017 |
Where each one leads
- Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities
- Higher cores · Lower TDP
Specifications compared
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
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| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores and cache | ||
| Cores | 16 cores | 24 cores |
| Threads | 32 threads | 24 threads |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 36 MB |
| Boost clock | 5,700 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Power and process | ||
| TDP | 230 W | 182 W |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Product | ||
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Lion Cove / Skymont |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
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.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X fits better when…
- Multi-core performance matters: higher index
- Single-core performance matters: higher index
- Gaming performance matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- the budget decides: 16% lower current price
- L3 cache matters: 64 MB vs 36 MB
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 fits better when…
- the job is Performance per Watt: higher capability grade
- Cores matters: 24 cores vs 16 cores
- lower TDP matters: 182 W vs 230 W
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D — same S-tier capability for Gaming, about CAD 150 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, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or Intel Core Ultra 9 285?
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 9950X has the higher Value (54 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 9950X at its current price, Intel Core Ultra 9 285 reaches equal Value at CAD 806. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads in 0 scenarios, Intel Core Ultra 9 285 in 1, 2 even. Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is ahead for Performance per Watt.
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.