3DMark :
Let’s start with a series of synthetic tests that we use regularly. We’ve opted for the CPU scores of the benchmarks in the 3DMark series. The idea is to isolate only the CPU score by creating a customtest.
Here are the results for Fire Strike and Time Spy. In Fire Strike, the physics (CPU) test is identical for both the ‘standard’ and ‘ultra’ versions. As a result, you’ll only see the Fire Strike score. For Time Spy and Time Spy Extreme, on the other hand, the tests are different, so you’ll get both scores. These scores are of great interest to overclockers, so they can choose the platform with the best performance to break as many records as possible. We’ve also decided to add the ‘CPU Profile’ benchmark, retaining only the max-threads score.
3DMark CPU Profile :
The 3DMark CPU Profile introduces a new approach to CPU benchmarking. Instead of producing a single figure, the 3DMark CPU Profile shows you how your CPU’s performance changes and evolves according to the number of cores and threads used. The 3DMark CPU Profile includes six tests that help you evaluate and compare CPU performance for gaming and other activities. Run all six tests to get a more complete picture of CPU performance.
We have chosen to isolate only the max-threads score, which represents the full performance potential of the CPU when using all available threads.
Unsurprisingly, it’s the new Core Ultra 9 285K that takes first place. The Ryzen 9 9950X did just as well as the i9-14900KS. As for our Core Ultra 5 245K, it gained 23% over the i5-14600K, which is far from negligible.
CPU score at Fire Strike :
Let’s start with 3DMark Fire Strike, which is one of the most widely used benchmarks today. It consists of two graphics tests, a CPU test and a fourth test that combines GPU and CPU. Don’t forget to disable the demo, which makes no difference to the final score and (unnecessarily) prolongs the benchmark.
This benchmark has difficulties with processors with many cores. In fact, when you’re looking for the best performance, you need to disable some of them. Here again, very interesting performance for our Core Ultra 9 285K.
CPU score at Time Spy :
The second test is 3DMark Time Spy. Although this one is performed in 1440p, its main feature is that it uses DirectX 12. It consists of two graphics tests and a CPU test. As with Fire Strike, don’t forget to disable the demo. These first two benchmarks are provided by UL Benchmark.
Once again, Intel processors dominate this second Time Spy benchmark, with a clear lead over the Ryzen 9000.
CPU score in Time Spy Extreme :
The second test is 3DMark Time Spy. Although this one is performed in 2160p, its main feature is that it uses DirectX 12. It consists of two graphics tests and a CPU test. As with Fire Strike, don’t forget to disable the demo.
This latest test is just like the previous ones, with our Core Ultra 9 285K taking first place. The Core Ultra 5 245K still has a clear advantage over the previous-generation i5-14600K.