Intel · Intel Core Ultra 200S
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K specs, benchmarks, and best prices. 24 cores, 5.7GHz boost, Arrow Lake. Intel's flagship desktop CPU with NPU.
Performance
93
Gaming
78
Value
42
MSRP
$589
Released Oct 2024
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Full Specifications
| Cores | 24 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.7GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7GHz |
| Total Cache | 76MB |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake |
| Process Node | 3nm |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Arc (Xe-LPG) |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Release Date | 2024-10-24 |
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Understand the Specs
Browse all terms →TDP (Thermal Design Power)
The maximum amount of heat a CPU or GPU generates under load, measured in watts. Determines cooling requirements and power supply sizing.
Clock Speed
The frequency at which a processor executes instructions, measured in GHz (billions of cycles per second). Higher clock speeds generally mean faster single-threaded performance.
DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5)
The latest generation of system memory offering higher bandwidth and capacity than DDR4. Standard for new PC builds in 2026 with typical speeds of 5600-6400 MT/s.
CPU Cores and Threads
A core is an independent processing unit within a CPU. Threads are virtual cores created via simultaneous multithreading (SMT/Hyper-Threading), allowing each core to handle two tasks at once.
Overclocking
Running a CPU, GPU, or RAM at speeds higher than the manufacturer's rated specifications to extract more performance. Increases heat output and power consumption.
Chipset
The controller chip on a motherboard that manages communication between CPU, storage, USB, and expansion slots. Determines which features your motherboard supports.