Intel Core Ultra 9-285K 24-Core 4.6GHz Processor

Specifications

• Architecture: Arrow Lake-S (15th Gen)​

• Cores/Threads: 24 cores (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) / 24 threads

• Base Clock: 3.7 GHz (P-cores), 3.2 GHz (E-cores)​

• Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.7 GHz​

• Cache: 36 MB Intel® Smart Cache, 40 MB L2 Cache​

• Power Consumption: 125W base, up to 250W turbo​

• Socket Compatibility: LGA 1851​

• Memory Support: DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, up to 192 GB, ECC supported​

• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 24 lanes

• Integrated Graphics: Intel® Xe-LPG, up to 2.0 GHz​

• AI Capabilities: Integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI acceleration​

 Key Features

• AI Acceleration: First Intel desktop CPU with a built-in NPU, enhancing AI workloads and applications.​

• Enhanced Efficiency: Improved performance per watt, resulting in cooler and more efficient operation compared to previous generations.​

• Overclocking Support: Unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking to achieve higher performance levels.​

• Advanced Connectivity: Supports Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe 5.0, and high-speed DDR5 memory for faster data transfer and system responsiveness.​

 Performance Insights

While the Core Ultra 9 285K excels in productivity and AI tasks, its gaming performance has been mixed. Benchmarks indicate that, in some titles, it lags behind previous-generation CPUs like the Core i9-14900K and AMD’s Ryzen 9000-series X3D processors. Intel has acknowledged these performance discrepancies and is working on firmware and software updates to address them. ​