Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
#6 in Desktop CPU · Rated 4.3
Flagship Core Ultra desktop CPU with 24 cores
Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K is part of the Arrow Lake (Series 2) desktop lineup released in 2026. It features 24 cores (8 Performance cores + 16 Efficiency cores) with a top turbo around 5.7 GHz, 36 MB L3 cache, and a high-end power profile (125W base, up to 250W turbo). It reflects Intel’s push into the high-core-count, AI-enabled desktop space, offering strong multi-thread performance for gaming, content creation, and productivity in premium systems.
Features
- 24 cores / 32 threads
- Up to 5.70 GHz boost
- 36 MB L3 cache
- 125W base / 250W turbo
- LGA 1851 socket
- PCIe 5.0
- DDR5 memory
Pros
- Top-end multi-thread performance
- Strong platform features for premium builds
Cons
- High power consumption
- Premium price and limited availability early on