24-Core Design
The 24-core processor is designed for high-end desktop systems.
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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285
High-end 24-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with an integrated NPU.
General Information
- Brand
- Intel
- Name
- Core Ultra 9 285
- Category
- Computer Processors
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$664.89Last updated: 11/6/2026
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Integrated NPU
An integrated NPU provides dedicated hardware for supported neural processing tasks.
Arrow Lake Architecture
The Core Ultra 9 285 is built on Intel's Arrow Lake architecture.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is a high-end Arrow Lake desktop processor with 24 cores and an integrated NPU.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Tom's Hardware
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Core 5 245K Review: Intel Throws a Lateral with Arrow Lake
Strong productivity and efficiency gains, but gaming lags the prior-generation i9-14900K; AMD is better value for gaming.
Paul Alcorn · Oct 24, 2024
Phoronix
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" Delivers Strong Linux Performance
The flagship 24-core Arrow Lake CPU delivers strong Linux performance.
Michael Larabel · Oct 24, 2024
Tweakers
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, Ultra 7 265K en Ultra 9 285K Review
Faster than the i9-14900K and much more efficient, though slower than the Ryzen 9 9950X and expensive; a solid choice depending on workload.
Tomas Hochstenbach · Oct 24, 2024
XDA Developers
Core Ultra 9 285K review: Teething issues for the new tiles
Excellent productivity and video-rendering performance, but weak gaming and unresolved software issues make it a difficult recommendation for now.
Joe Rice-Jones · Nov 6, 2024
Tech4Gamers7.2/10
Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X: We're Dissapointed
Worse gaming, productivity, and power consumption than the Ryzen 9 9950X; AMD is the safer choice.
Shehryar Khan · Nov 5, 2024
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
18:03
Thank You for Trying, Intel - Core Ultra 285K & 245K Review
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1,660,600 views · 2 years ago
Linus Tech Tips · youtube
38:50
Get It Together, Intel: Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 7800X3D, 9950X, More
Sponsor: Thermaltake Tower 600 Case on Amazon https://geni.us/wjtN The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU just launched.
602,781 views · 2 years ago
Gamers Nexus · youtube
32:21
Intel just isn't for Gamers right now... 285K Review and Benchmarks
Well the Intel Core Ultra CPUs are here. We kick off coverage with the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and test Productivity, Gaming, ...
244,236 views · 2 years ago
JayzTwoCents · youtube
38:23
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Review, It's A Mess.... Probably A Flop
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240,176 views · 2 years ago
Hardware Unboxed · youtube
8:41
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Vs Intel Core i9 14900K | Worth Upgrading?
Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is impressive when it comes to getting productivity work done, but the Core i9-14900K still pulls ahead in ...
68,262 views · 1 year ago
Techfluencer · youtube
17:40
The 285 non k Intel Ultra 9 w/ the ROG STRIX Z890-I Gaming Wifi Motherboard
Can the Intel Ultra 9 285 be just as good as the K version while being cheaper? Check out the video and see for yourself.
30,582 views · 1 year ago
Level1Techs · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureArrow Lake
Base Clock Speed(GHz)2.5 GHz
Cache Size(MB)36 MB
Core Count(cores)24 cores
Cpu SocketFCLGA1851
Included CoolerYes
Integrated GraphicsYes
Launch DateQ1 2025
Manufacturing Process3nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)5.6 GHz
Memory SupportDDR5-6400
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0
Price(USD)664.89 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)65 W
Thread Count(threads)24 threads
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