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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 9 285T + AMD Radeon RX 9060

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

94%

GPU

89%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 9 285T

51,310 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 9060

16,014 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a RDNA 4.0 part built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the GPU base clock is 1700 MHz, the game clock is 2400 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2990 MHz. This is a dual-slot card with a 132 W TDP and a single 8-pin power connector, requiring a 300 W suggested PSU. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16.

In terms of raw compute, the RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1) throughput, with a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s. The GPU has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware is present in the form of 28 RT cores, and the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a connectors.

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), the card scores 3322. Geekbench scores are 88183 for OpenCL and 39476 for Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 17631, a G2D score of 1002, and a GPU compute score of 9919. The DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores are 280, 104, 182, and 44, respectively.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RX 9060 is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which averages 16129. It is 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). Against the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679), the RX 9060 holds a 2.1% lead. These are tight margins; the RX 9060 sits in a performance band where a few percentage points separate it from both older NVIDIA mid-range parts and AMD’s own previous-generation offerings.

For rendering workloads, the 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 figure is the key metric for traditional rasterization, while the 28 RT cores indicate that ray-traced scenes are handled with dedicated hardware. However, the 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth could constrain very large textures or complex scenes at high resolutions. The 59th percentile ranking shows this is a mid-pack GPU, not a top-tier performer. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 44 is notably low, which suggests that the card’s DX12 performance in that specific test is weak relative to its other scores, though the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 3322 presents a more balanced picture. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 39476 is roughly 45% of the OpenCL score, indicating that compute-heavy rendering workloads may perform better through OpenCL paths.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T and AMD Radeon RX 9060 form a desktop pairing with a combined percentile of 75 among all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. This is a lopsided pairing: the processor is far stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 51310. In Cinebench, it scores 3384 in R15 multicore, 477 in R15 singlecore, 14100 in R20 multicore, 1990 in R20 singlecore, 33573 in R23 multicore, and 4739 in R23 singlecore. PassMark results include 384140 for data compression, 32061 for data encryption, 27477 for extended instructions, 345 for find prime numbers, 137923 for floating point math, 132433 for integer math, 39931 for multithread, 2842 for physics, 47695 for random string sorting, and 4576 for single thread.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 16014, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3322 and a PassMark G3D score of 17631. The combined picture is clear: this system is CPU-bound in most workloads. The CPU outperforms its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900T, by 0.6% (51015 avg score), and it beats the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718) by 1.2%. It also edges out the Intel Core i7-13850HX (50761) by 1.1%. The only rival ahead of it is the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730), which leads by 0.8%.

On the GPU side, the RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7% and leads the R9 370X, RX 7700, and Pro W5500 by 1%, 1%, and 2.1%, respectively. The deltaPct values here are all under 3%, meaning the GPU is firmly in a competitive mid-range band where no single card has a decisive edge.

The percentile gap between CPU (91) and GPU (59) is the defining characteristic of this build. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33573 is exceptionally high for a 35 W TDP part, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3322 is modest. For gaming, this means the GPU will likely be the limiting factor in most scenarios. For productivity, the CPU will dominate workloads that are not GPU-accelerated.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance here is heavily skewed toward the CPU. With a 91st percentile CPU and a 59th percentile GPU, the processor has a 32-point percentile advantage. This is a textbook CPU-heavy configuration. In gaming, the GPU will almost always be the bottleneck, as frame rates are dictated by the graphics card’s ability to render scenes, not the CPU’s ability to feed it draw calls.

The benchmark data supports this. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 39931 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33573 indicate a processor that can handle massive parallel workloads without breaking a sweat. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 17631 is only 44% of the CPU’s multithread score, and the GPU’s average benchmark score of 16014 is less than a third of the CPU’s 51310. In any workload that scales with CPU threads, the RX 9060 will not be the constraint.

For GPU-accelerated tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, or machine learning inference, the RX 9060’s 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 GB VRAM will define the ceiling. The CPU’s 24 cores and 24 threads can feed the GPU as fast as it can process, but the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking means it will lag behind the CPU’s 91st percentile capability. In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression (384140 in PassMark), or integer math (132433), the CPU will shine while the GPU idles.

The FPS scaling, though not measured for this exact combination, can be estimated from these scores. At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (4739 in Cinebench R23 singlecore) will keep frame times low, but the GPU’s 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM will cap maximum frame rates in demanding titles. At higher resolutions, the GPU bottleneck becomes even more pronounced, as the RX 9060’s 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB capacity are modest by modern standards.

There is no scenario in this build where the CPU bottlenecks the GPU. The only potential CPU limitation is the 35 W TDP, which restricts sustained all-core boost clocks, but the benchmark scores show that this does not translate to poor real-world performance. The CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost clock and 24 cores ensure it can handle any workload the GPU can throw at it.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

This pairing suits users who prioritize CPU-heavy productivity over GPU-intensive graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T, with its 24 cores, 24 threads, and 91st percentile ranking, is a monster for multithreaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33573 and PassMark multithread score of 39931 place it above the Intel Core i9-14900T (51015 avg) and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718 avg) in average benchmark score. This is a desktop-class CPU for professionals who need raw processing power.

Content creators who work with large datasets, compile code, or run simulations will benefit most. The CPU’s data compression score of 384140 and floating point math score of 137923 indicate strong performance in scientific computing and financial modeling. Software developers will appreciate the 24 threads for parallel builds, and the 36 MB of shared L3 cache helps with large working sets. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the CPU capable of handling any academic workload, though the GPU is not aimed at heavy graphics work.

Small business workstations that run database queries, virtualization, or office suites will be well-served by the CPU’s multithread capability and the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking for basic display tasks. Gamers at 1080p will see playable frame rates, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K. The CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost clock and 4739 Cinebench R23 singlecore score ensure that the processor is never the weak link in gaming scenarios.

The RX 9060 is better suited for entry-level 3D rendering or video editing where the 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 performance is adequate but not exceptional. The 28 RT cores provide some ray tracing capability, but the 59th percentile GPU ranking means it will not compete with high-end cards. This build is for users who need a high-end CPU and are willing to pair it with a mid-range GPU.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T is built on Arrow Lake-S architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has 24 cores and 24 threads (no hyperthreading), with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The TDP is just 35 W, which is remarkably low for a 24-core part. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 memory with ECC, running dual-channel at 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and is unlocked? No, the multiplier is locked. It was released in January 2025 with a launch MSRP of $549.

Benchmark results show this is a top-tier desktop CPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33573 is strong, and the singlecore score of 4739 is excellent for a low-power part. PassMark multithread score of 39931 and single thread score of 4576 confirm that this CPU excels in both parallel and single-threaded workloads. The data encryption score of 32061 and extended instructions score of 27477 indicate strong cryptographic and SIMD performance. The floating point math score of 137923 is particularly high, suggesting this CPU handles scientific and engineering calculations well.

The 35 W TDP is the standout feature. It means the CPU can be cooled by a capable air cooler and used in compact desktop builds without high-end cooling solutions. Despite the low power draw, the CPU’s performance rivals the Intel Core i9-14900T (0.6% behind in avg score) and beats the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (1.2% ahead). This is a highly efficient processor that delivers near-flagship performance at a fraction of the power budget.

The 24 cores without hyperthreading is a design choice that favors raw core count over thread duplication. This works well for workloads that scale linearly with cores, such as rendering, compilation, and data processing. The 36 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, and the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for most tasks, though it is not the highest available.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s 4739 Cinebench R23 singlecore score and 5.40 GHz boost clock will drive high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking and 8 GB VRAM will cap performance. Expect playable but not elite frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU’s 24 cores and 39931 PassMark multithread score handle encoding alongside gaming without breaking a sweat. The GPU’s 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 can also assist with encoding, but the CPU is more than capable on its own.

Video editing: The CPU’s data compression score of 384140 and integer math score of 132433 speed up timeline scrubbing and export. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p editing but may struggle with 4K multi-track timelines.

3D rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33573 is exceptional for CPU-based rendering. The GPU’s 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 and 28 RT cores provide GPU acceleration, but the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity.

Software development: The CPU’s 24 threads and 137923 floating point math score accelerate compilation and testing. The GPU’s 59th percentile ranking is irrelevant for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking is overkill for word processing and web browsing, but the 35 W TDP and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth make it an efficient choice. The GPU’s 1002 PassMark G2D score handles basic 2D tasks without issue.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results. The CPU’s 4739 Cinebench R23 singlecore score suggests strong per-core performance, which is critical for gaming. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3322 and PassMark G3D score of 17631 indicate mid-range graphics capability.

At 1080p, the RX 9060’s 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM should deliver playable frame rates in most titles, but the 59th percentile ranking means it will not match high-end cards. The CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost clock eliminates CPU bottlenecks in most games. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle with demanding titles due to the 128-bit memory bus and limited VRAM. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary constraint, with the 8 GB VRAM likely causing texture pop-in or reduced quality settings.

The estimated FPS for this pairing would be modest at best, with the GPU being the limiting factor in all scenarios. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking is wasted in gaming if the GPU cannot keep up. For competitive esports titles at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance would shine, but for AAA games, the GPU would hold the system back.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T has 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 0.7% behind the RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark score (16014 vs 16129).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and an effective memory clock of 18 Gbps.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T supports ECC memory and uses DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and socket?

A: The CPU has a 35 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1851.

Q: What is the GPU’s ray tracing capability?

A: The RX 9060 has 28 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, indicating dedicated ray tracing hardware.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-14900T?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285T is 0.6% ahead of the Core i9-14900T in average benchmark score (51310 vs 51015).

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T with the AMD Radeon RX 9060. The combined percentile is 75, placing this system in the upper quartile of all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU is a 24-core, 24-thread Arrow Lake-S part with a 35 W TDP and a 91st percentile ranking, making it one of the strongest processors in its class. The GPU is a Navi 44-based RDNA 4.0 card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, a 59th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 16014.

The overall tier of this build is CPU-dominant: the processor outperforms the Intel Core i9-14900T by 0.6% and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by 1.2%, while the GPU trades blows with the RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% behind) and the RX 7700 (1% ahead). This is not a balanced gaming rig; it is a high-performance workstation with a mid-range graphics card. The CPU’s 33573 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 39931 PassMark multithread score make it ideal for productivity, while the GPU’s 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 and 28 RT cores provide adequate but not exceptional graphics performance. The 35 W CPU TDP is a standout feature, allowing for compact, efficient builds without sacrificing processing power.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 9 285T + AMD Radeon RX 9060

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Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

Gaming Performance

FAQ

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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