Core Ultra 9 285K: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core Ultra 9 285K 2024, $589 · 24/24 cores/threads, 125 W

90.61

Single-core	66.55
Multi-core	90.12

Core Ultra 9 285K scores 90.61 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #3 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

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What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core Ultra 9 285K

562

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 280

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, released on 2024-10-24, launch price $589. It has 24 cores and 24 threads running at 3.7–5.7 GHz, 36 MB of L3 cache and the 3 nm process. It fits the LGA1851 socket, has a 125 W TDP and supports DDR5-6400 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	90.61
Ranking position	3
Price/performance (0–100)	55.21
Power efficiency (0–100)	37.88
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Arrow Lake
Release date	2024-10-24
Launch price	$589

Specifications

Cores	24
Threads	24
P + E cores	8 + 16
Base clock	3.7 GHz
Boost clock	5.7 GHz
L2 cache	40 MB
L3 cache	36 MB
Process node	3 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1851
TDP	125 W
Max temperature	105 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR5-6400
Memory channels	2
Max memory	256 GB
PCI Express version	5.0
PCIe lanes	24

Games

Core Ultra 9 285K meets 100% of minimum and 100% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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Core Ultra 9 285K: specifications