Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
CPUs

Core Ultra 9 285K

Intel

Released Oct 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

CPU offering strong productivity performance with lower power consumption, increased memory OC headroom, CUDIMM support, and easier cooling. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K scores 68/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Tomshardware, Club386, and Gamersnexus.

Critic Score

What's this?
68

based on 4 expert reviews

PcmagTomshardwareClub386Gamersnexus

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$779.00

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Pros

  • Reduced power consumption(3)
  • Higher memory oc headroom(2)

Cons

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4 Expert Reviews

80
Oct 24, 2024

Intel's flagship "Arrow Lake" CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K, delivers reduced power consumption, dedicated AI silicon, and promising platform improvements.

65
Oct 24, 2024

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K makes strong gains in productivity workloads, but it struggles to match its prior-gen counterpart in gaming performance.

65
Oct 24, 2024

Intel's latest desktop Core Ultra 200 Series processors put energy efficiency before blockbuster performance.

62
Oct 29, 2024

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows improved efficiency but suffers from poor gaming performance and questionable value at its price point.