AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

GEWINNER

AMD

Ryzen 5 9600X

58/100

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X narrowly beats the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K in the cpus category, especially in value ($249 vs $568.49), scoring 58 vs 54. If you want the better overall cpus, AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is the recommended choice.

Reviewed by VersusMatrix Editorial Team|Our methodology

4 Reasons Why AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Is Better

1.Lower price: $249 vs $568.49
2.More power efficient: 65W TDP vs 125W TDP
3.Better value score: 92 vs 81
4.Higher overall score: 58 vs 54

Worauf verzichtest du?

Picking AMD Ryzen 5 9600X over Intel Core Ultra 9 285K means trading these off.

Du verzichtest auf

−More cores: 24 vs 6

You gain

+$319 cheaper ($249 vs $568.49)

Punktaufteilung

AMD Ryzen 5 9600XIntel Core Ultra 9 285K

Price40% weight

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Gewinner

Performance35% weight

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Battery25% weight

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Scores are relative within the cpuscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Gewinner

✓ Pros

●Lower price: $249 vs $568.49
●Better value for money

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

✗ Cons

●Higher price: $568.49 vs $249
●Higher price relative to value

Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 9600XW	Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Price	249$✓	568.49$

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Buy AMD Ryzen 5 9600X if…

Buy the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.

Buy Intel Core Ultra 9 285K if…

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.