Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is 220.4% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is 68.7% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is about 62.6% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses FCLGA1851, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses sTR5. Include the motherboard and memory cost before treating the cheaper CPU as the cheaper upgrade. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K also has a 100 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core Ultra 9 285KAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Current used price$379.99$1,218
Current new price$479.99$1,400
Relative gaming performance7272
Gaming performance per dollar0.1890.059
Cinebench R23 multi43,04370,000
Cinebench R23 single2,3802,510
Cores / threads24 / 2424 / 48
SocketFCLGA1851sTR5
TDP250 W350 W
Release year20242025
Qualified sales910
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