The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is a high-end desktop processor built for demanding gaming, content creation, and professional workloads. With its hybrid architecture combining 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores, this flagship chip delivers exceptional multitasking capability and responsiveness for power users who need maximum performance. The integrated AI Boost NPU adds hardware-accelerated AI processing for creative applications and productivity tools that support DirectML, OpenVINO, and Windows Studio Effects. This 24-core, 24-thread processor runs at a 3.7GHz base clock on the P-cores and boosts up to 5.5GHz under load, with 36MB of Intel Smart Cache to keep data flowing smoothly. The integrated Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores handles display output across up to four monitors and provides basic GPU acceleration, though a dedicated graphics card is recommended for gaming and GPU-intensive work. The chip supports Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and offers a total of 36 TOPs of AI performance across CPU, GPU, and NPU for next-generation applications. Designed for the new LGA1851 socket, the Ultra 9 285K requires a compatible 800-series chipset motherboard and DDR5 memory to unlock its full potential. This retail boxed version does not include a cooler, so you will need to purchase a capable aftermarket cooling solution separately to handle the 125W base power and up to 250W maximum turbo power. The SIPP qualification ensures long-term platform stability for professional and business deployments. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Processor model 285K Processor cores 24 Processor socket LGA 1851 (Socket V1) Cooler included No Processor threads 24 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 16 Processor boost frequency 5.7 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 5.5 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.7 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 4.6 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 3.2 GHz Processor cache 36 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 250 W Processor base power 125 W AI software frameworks supported by CPU DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN Stepping B0 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Processor codename Arrow Lake Processor ARK ID 241060 Neural processor unit (NPU) Neural processor unit (NPU) Intel AI Boost Sparsity support Yes Windows Studio effects support Yes AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN Total processor performance up to 36 TOPs NPU performance up to 13 TOPs GPU performance up to 8 TOPs Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 192 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR5-SDRAM Memory clock speeds supported by processor 6400 MHz Memory channels Dual-channel ECC Yes Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card Yes On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics On-board graphics card outputs supported HDMI 2.1, Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4b, DisplayPort 2.1 On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 2000 MHz On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) 4 On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5 On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0 On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 60 Hz On-board graphics card ID 0x7D67 Discrete graphics card model Not available Xe-cores 4 Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions Workstation, PC/Client/Tablet Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 24 PCI Express slots version 4.0, 5.0 Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310050 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) 740.17B1 Processor special features Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5.6 GHz Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency 5.7 GHz Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU Yes Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE) Yes Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) Yes Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) Yes Intel® One-Click Recovery Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key Yes Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility Yes Intel vPro® Enterprise Platform Eligibility Yes Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) Yes General Product series Ultra 9 Product family Core Operational conditions Maximum operating temperature 105 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details OpenCL version 3.0 Memory speed (max) 6400 MHz Status Launched Launch date Q4'24 Other features L2 cache 40960 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB Graphics output DP2.1 UHBR20, HDM2.1 FRL 12GHz, eDP1.4b