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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor from Intel with 24 cores and 24 threads, up to 5.7 GHz turbo. Performance for gaming and multitasking.
$479.00 USD
Specifications
- Cores
- 24
- Threads
- 24
- Base Clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Turbo Clock
- 5.7 GHz
- TDP
- 125 W
Quick analysis: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is a high-end option in our processors catalog ($479.00). Best part: 24 cores and 24 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing. Keep in mind: 125 W TDP: a dual-tower air cooler or liquid cooling is advisable.
Price position: It is the #28 cheapest of the 30 products in our processors catalog (high-end by price). It costs 94% more than the category median ($246.98).
Strengths
- 24 cores and 24 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.
- Up to 5.7 GHz boost: strong pace in games that lean on a single core.
Things to consider
- 125 W TDP: a dual-tower air cooler or liquid cooling is advisable.
Who is it for?
This processor uses the LGA1851 socket with DDR5 memory. It scores 125 on our index (the Ryzen 5 9600X is 120).
Who should look elsewhere?
If you only game, many of those cores go unused; a 6–8 core chip performs the same in games.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions about this product
- What motherboard and memory does it need?
- It needs a LGA1851 socket motherboard and DDR5 memory.
- What cooling should I use?
- At 125 W TDP, a dual tower or a 240 mm+ liquid cooler.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.