Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K Desktop Processor

The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285K has been engineered for next-generation desktop computing, delivering uncompromising performance for both high-end productivity and AI-enhanced workloads. Designed for gamers, creators, and professionals, this processor is part of Intel’s Ultra Series 2 family—formerly known as Arrow Lake. With a hybrid architecture combining 8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores, this 24-core processor achieves a total of 24 threads and reaches up to 5.7 GHz with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost.

Built on the advanced TSMC N3B process, the Core™ Ultra 9 285K integrates powerful AI capabilities with Intel® AI Boost, supports up to 256 GB DDR5 memory at 6400 MT/s, and features Intel’s latest GPU with 8K display support and AI acceleration. Security features like Intel® Hardware Shield, vPro® Enterprise support, and virtualization technologies make this processor ideal for both professional workstations and advanced desktop users.

Key Features:

Unmatched Multicore Performance
With 24 cores (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) and 24 threads, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K ensures smooth multitasking, rendering, streaming, and content creation, making it a top-tier choice for high-demand workloads.

Extreme Turbo Frequencies
The processor achieves up to 5.7 GHz through Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost, supported by Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, providing significant gains in burst-heavy applications and gaming scenarios.

Advanced AI Acceleration
The integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU delivers 13 TOPS (Int8) and supports frameworks such as OpenVINO™, DirectML, and ONNX RT, enabling real-time AI workloads and Windows Studio Effects with minimal CPU or GPU overhead.

Next-Gen Graphics and Display Support
Equipped with Intel® Graphics running up to 2 GHz, this processor supports up to 4 displays and resolutions up to 8K via DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 FRL. With support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5, it enables fluid visuals for creative and gaming tasks.

Future-Ready Connectivity
With support for PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, DDR5 memory, Thunderbolt™ 4, and robust I/O configurations (up to 24 PCIe lanes), the 285K is ready to meet the needs of evolving platforms and advanced system builds.

Specifications:

Essentials

• Product Collection: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

• Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake

• Segment: Desktop

• Processor Number: 285K

• Overall Peak TOPS (Int8): 36
  

CPU Specifications

• Total Cores: 24 (8P + 16E)

• Total Threads: 24

• Max Turbo Frequency: 5.7 GHz

• Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost: 5.7 GHz

• Turbo Boost Max Tech 3.0: 5.6 GHz

• P-core Max/Min Frequency: 5.5 GHz / 3.7 GHz

• E-core Max/Min Frequency: 4.6 GHz / 3.2 GHz

• Smart Cache: 36 MB

• Total L2 Cache: 40 MB

• Base Power: 125 W

• Max Turbo Power: 250 W

• Intel® DL Boost: Yes

• Supported AI Frameworks: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

• Lithography: TSMC N3B

Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size: 256 GB

• Supported Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s

• Max Memory Speed: 6400 MHz

• Max Memory Channels: 2

• ECC Support: Yes

GPU Specifications

• GPU Name: Intel® Graphics

• Base / Max Dynamic Frequency: 300 MHz / 2 GHz

• GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 8

• Output Interfaces: DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL 12GHz, eDP 1.4b

• Xe-cores: 4

• Max Resolution (HDMI): 8K @ 60Hz

• Max Resolution (DP): 8K @ 60Hz

• Max Resolution (eDP): 4K @ 60Hz

• API Support: DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, OpenCL 3

• Displays Supported: 4

• Intel® Quick Sync Video: Yes

• GPU DL Boost: Yes

NPU Specifications

• NPU Name: Intel® AI Boost

• Peak TOPS (Int8): 13

• Sparsity Support: Yes

• Windows Studio Effects: Supported

• Frameworks: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Expansion & I/O

• DMI Revision: 4, Max Lanes: 8

• Thunderbolt™ 4: Supported

• PCIe Revision: 5.0 and 4.0

• Configurations: Up to 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4, 1x8+4x4

• Max PCIe Lanes: 24

Package Specifications

• Socket: FCLGA1851

• Thermal Solution: PCG 2020A

• Max Operating Temp: 105 °C

Advanced Technologies

• Intel® GNA 3.5, Thread Director, Speed Shift, Turbo Boost 2.0/3.0, Intel® 64

• Instruction Sets: SSE4.1/4.2, AVX2

• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®, Thermal Monitoring

• Intel® VMD

Security & Reliability

• Intel vPro® Enterprise

• TDT, AMT, ISM, RPE, One-Click Recovery

• Hardware Shield, Secure Key, Control-Flow Enforcement, TME

• AES-NI, Trusted Execution, OS Guard, Boot Guard, MBEC

• SIPP, Virtualization Tech: VT-x, VT-d, VT-rp, EPT

Conclusion:
The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K processor redefines desktop performance with its hybrid architecture, advanced AI capabilities, integrated GPU, and enterprise-grade security. Designed to support high-performance computing, creative workloads, and intelligent multitasking, it serves as a robust foundation for modern desktops and workstation platforms alike.