Intel Ultra 285K Outperforms Apple M3, AMD 9950X, and Qualcomm X Elite in Initial Single-Core Benchmark
In the previous month, Intel announced its new Core Ultra 200V processors tailored for mobile devices and laptops, which utilize the innovative Lunar Lake architecture. Concurrently, on the desktop side, the company is gearing up for the Arrow Lake-S series, with the Core Ultra 9 285K positioned as the flagship model.
The Core Ultra 9 285K is anticipated to feature a configuration of 24 cores and 24 threads, marking a return to traditional performance as Intel has moved away from hyper-threading and simultaneous multi-threading with its Lunar Lake platform.
What sets these premier processors apart is their capability to deliver remarkable performance, which can lead to a substantial halo effect in the market. According to PassMark’s single-thread testing, it appears that Intel could claim victory in this segment, achieving an impressive score of 5268 points, significantly outperforming AMD’s Ryzen 9950X, which scored 4739.
Introducing the new leader in single-thread CPU performance. #Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
(please note this might be a pre-release engineering sample, but the results are promising) pic.twitter.com/yqLECdl9XE— PassMark Software (@PassMarkInc) October 5, 2024
This means the Intel processor is approximately 11.16% quicker in this specific benchmark, which is noteworthy considering that the 9950X utilizes AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture, indicating both processors belong to the same generation.
PassMark, similar to UserBenchmark, operates an online database for a wide variety of computing products including CPUs, providing insights into performance across various units. However, PassMark’s scoring system is devoid of bias, offering a more accurate picture of real-world performance compared to UserBenchmark.
Apple’s M3 chip also showcased strong performance in this testing scenario, and when evaluating power efficiency, it arguably stands out as the most optimal option. The M3’s 8-core configuration scored 4779 points, placing it slightly behind the notably power-hungry i9-14900KS while significantly outperforming AMD’s leading CPUs.
Additionally, an intriguing comparison arises with Qualcomm, which has recently entered the Windows desktop CPU market and is rumored to be considering acquiring Intel. Its Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 is the top performer for Qualcomm, scoring just 3958 points, which pales in comparison to offerings from Intel, Apple, and AMD.
While the single-thread performance of the Core Ultra 285K appears promising, its multi-thread performance fails to match the capabilities of AMD’s 16-core 9950X. The Core Ultra 285K recorded a multi-threaded score of 46,872, significantly lagging behind the 66,609 achieved by the 9950X. Moreover, even the 12-core 9900X, with a TDP of 120W, scored 54,631, indicating that the AMD CPU provides about 16.55% greater multi-threaded throughput.
Intel is rumored to officially unveil the Arrow Lake-S series on October 24th, as reported by HKEPC.
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