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Game Performance Test: Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Core 9 285K

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Game Performance Test: Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Core 9 285K

1. Introduction

On November 7, AMD officially launched its new-generation “gaming powerhouse” Ryzen 7 9800X3D, sparking curiosity about how it compares in gaming performance to Intel’s new flagship, the Core Ultra 9 285K. Today, we have the answer.

In terms of benchmark scores, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D falls behind the Core Ultra 9 285K, trailing by 9% in single-core and 46% in multi-core performance. However, gaming performance depends more on single-core speed and cache size, where the Ryzen 7 9800X3D holds notable strengths.

Despite its benchmark disadvantages, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D can stand toe-to-toe with the Core Ultra 9 285K in gaming, and may even significantly surpass it. What is the real outcome? This article reveals it.

2. Parameter Comparison

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, launched on November 7, features the Zen 5 architecture and is built on TSMC’s 4nm process. It includes 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock up to 5.2 GHz. The processor has 8MB of L2 cache and 96MB of L3 cache, totaling 104MB. Its power consumption is 120W, and it is priced at $479.

The Core Ultra 9 285K, released on October 24, 2024, uses TSMC’s 3nm process and comprises 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, totaling 24 cores and 24 threads. It has a base clock of 3.7 GHz and a maximum boost of 5.7 GHz. The L2 cache totals 40MB, with an additional 36MB of smart cache. Its standard power consumption is 125W, peaking at 253W, and it has a suggested retail price of $589.

3. Test Platform Configuration

Key components include:

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with an MSI MPG X670E CARBON motherboard.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K paired with an MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK motherboard.
  • Both setups featured 32GB of DDR5 6000MHz RAM, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, and dual Samsung 970 EVO 1TB SSDs, running Windows 11.

4. Game Testing Results between Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K

1. God of War

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 368, Min FPS 224, Frame Time 2.6ms, CPU Usage 41%, Power 83W, Temp 56°C, RAM 11.6GB, GPU Usage 95%, VRAM 5.9GB, GPU Power 263W, GPU Temp 50°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 333, Min FPS 188, Frame Time 3.1ms, CPU Usage 31%, Power 95W, Temp 54°C, RAM 10.6GB, GPU Usage 89%, VRAM 5.7GB, GPU Power 247W, GPU Temp 50°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads by 35 FPS (approx. 10.5%), with higher CPU and GPU usage but lower power consumption by 12W.

2. Cyberpunk 2077

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 147, Min FPS 110, Frame Time 6.1ms, CPU Usage 70%, Power 91W, Temp 65°C, RAM 10.0GB, GPU Usage 93%, VRAM 7.5GB, GPU Power 274W, GPU Temp 48°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 120, Min FPS 90, Frame Time 8.0ms, CPU Usage 59%, Power 115W, Temp 56°C, RAM 9.7GB, GPU Usage 76%, VRAM 7.6GB, GPU Power 237W, GPU Temp 50°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D achieves 27 FPS higher (approx. 22.5%) with better frame times and 24W less power consumption.

3. Ghostwire: Tokyo

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 222, Min FPS 156, Frame Time 4.3ms, CPU Usage 30%, Power 77W, Temp 57°C, RAM 10.4GB, GPU Usage 92%, VRAM 5.9GB, GPU Power 247W, GPU Temp 49°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 175, Min FPS 114, Frame Time 5.7ms, CPU Usage 19%, Power 66W, Temp 46°C, RAM 9.9GB, GPU Usage 76%, VRAM 6.2GB, GPU Power 223W, GPU Temp 49°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 47 FPS lead (approx. 26.9%) but with higher power consumption and temperature.

4. The Witcher 3

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 108, Min FPS 87, Frame Time 9.1ms, CPU Usage 51%, Power 75W, Temp 61°C, RAM 13.0GB, GPU Usage 88%, VRAM 7.6GB, GPU Power 261W, GPU Temp 48°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 90, Min FPS 70, Frame Time 11.0ms, CPU Usage 44%, Power 89W, Temp 51°C, RAM 12.5GB, GPU Usage 76%, VRAM 7.7GB, GPU Power 237W, GPU Temp 50°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D achieves an 18 FPS advantage (approx. 20%) with reduced power but higher temperature.

5. Microsoft Flight Simulator

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 151, Min FPS 111, Frame Time 6.2ms, CPU Usage 25%, Power 68W, Temp 51°C, RAM 10.4GB, GPU Usage 76%, VRAM 5.6GB, GPU Power 236W, GPU Temp 49°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 98, Min FPS 82, Frame Time 9.8ms, CPU Usage 15%, Power 54W, Temp 47°C, RAM 9.9GB, GPU Usage 48%, VRAM 5.5GB, GPU Power 188W, GPU Temp 48°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows a major lead of 53 FPS (approx. 54.1%) with significantly better frame times but higher power and temperature.

6. Hogwarts Legacy

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 97, Min FPS 59, Frame Time 9.3ms, CPU Usage 31%, Power 69W, Temp 59°C, RAM 20.7GB, GPU Usage 67%, VRAM 10.3GB, GPU Power 232W, GPU Temp 48°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 76, Min FPS 52, Frame Time 12.7ms, CPU Usage 29%, Power 73W, Temp 49°C, RAM 20.5GB, GPU Usage 50%, VRAM 10.2GB, GPU Power 197W, GPU Temp 49°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D outpaces by 21 FPS (approx. 27.6%) and maintains a lower power draw with a higher temperature.

7. Starfield

  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Avg FPS 155, Min FPS 90, Frame Time 6.3ms, CPU Usage 77%, Power 96W, Temp 71°C, RAM 12.2GB, GPU Usage 96%, VRAM 6.1GB, GPU Power 281W, GPU Temp 48°C.
  • Core Ultra 9 285K: Avg FPS 149, Min FPS 86, Frame Time 6.5ms, CPU Usage 73%, Power 133W, Temp 61°C, RAM 12.0GB, GPU Usage 94%, VRAM 6.0GB, GPU Power 270W, GPU Temp 49°C.

Comparison: Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads by 6 FPS (approx. 4.0%) with a lower power consumption but higher temperature.

5. Comparison Conclusion

The results are clear: in most games, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D platform exhibited higher CPU and GPU usage compared to the Core Ultra 9 285K platform. This demonstrates a more effective and comprehensive utilization of the hardware, resulting in superior overall gaming performance.

On average, the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D was approximately 24% (23.7%) better than that of the Core Ultra 9 285K—a significant margin.

For gaming enthusiasts, the Core Ultra 9 285K does not present a compelling option. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as the more worthwhile choice, offering significantly better performance.

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