Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9 13900K: CPU Showdown
The Battle for Gaming Supremacy: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
The gaming world is abuzz with the latest showdown between AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K. In this review, we’ll dive head-first into the performance of these two behemoths, comparing them across 45 games to determine which one reigns supreme.
The Last of Us, Cyberpunk, Hogwarts Legacy, ACC, Spider-Man
Our first batch of games includes The Last of Us Part 1, Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, ACC, and Spider-Man Remastered. The results are telling: while the 285K performs admirably in The Last of Us, it struggles in Cyberpunk, with the 9800X3D delivering a 45% performance boost. In Hogwarts Legacy, the 9800X3D outpaces the 285K by 43%, and in ACC, the AMD processor crushes the Intel CPU by a staggering 75%. Spider-Man Remastered sees the 9800X3D maintain a 15% lead.
Baldur’s Gate 3, Homeworld 3, APTR, Flight Simulator, Starfield
Next up, we have Baldur’s Gate 3, Homeworld 3, APTR, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and Starfield. The 9800X3D dominates in Baldur’s Gate 3, delivering a 34% performance boost, while in Homeworld 3, it achieves a 58% improvement. APTR sees the 9800X3D outperform the 285K by 59%, and in Flight Simulator, the AMD processor maintains a 34% lead. Starfield, however, sees the 9800X3D only 10% faster.
Horizon Forbidden West, Horizon Zero Dawn, Watch Dogs, Far Cry 6, T&L
In Horizon Forbidden West, the 285K delivers one of its best performances, coming within a few percentage points of the 9800X3D. However, in Horizon Zero Dawn, the 9800X3D outperforms the 285K by 15%. Watch Dogs sees the 9800X3D maintain a 15% lead, while in Far Cry 6, the AMD processor outpaces the Intel CPU by 10%. T&L, on the other hand, sees the 9800X3D only 5% faster.
45 Game Average
Across the 45 games tested, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D averages a 24% performance boost over the Core Ultra 9 285K. When looking at 1% lows, the 9800X3D provides a 29% improvement.
What We Learned
The 9800X3D is the clear winner in this battle, with the 285K struggling to keep up. While the Core Ultra 9 285K delivers acceptable gaming performance in most titles, it falls short of the 9800X3D’s impressive performance. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D, expected early next year, is likely to claim the productivity crown from Intel’s 285K. For gaming, the 9800X3D is the best option available, with Intel’s Arrow Lake struggling to match its performance.
Shopping Shortcuts:
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
