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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — Benchmarks & Specs

24 threads125W TDP$589 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 67,268–67,299 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 45,563 pts in Cinebench R23 multi (250W), per Guru3D.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $509.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is a processor from the Arrow Lake family released in 2024 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.7 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $589 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 23 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 16 game frame-rate results (top 14 shown), compiled from Gamers Nexus, NoobFeed, OfZenAndComputing, Tech4Gamers, Notebookcheck, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Guru3D, TechPowerUp, The FPS Review; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Gaming frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege 1080p Very High 584 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 412 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-10
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 412 fps — Not recorded TechPowerUp 2024-10-24
F1 24 1080p High 344 fps 186 fps Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 326 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2026-08-22
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 1080p Maximum 270 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Starfield 1080p Ultra 149 fps 78 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2024-10-24
Starfield 1080p Low 143 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 142 fps 98 fps Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-10
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 140 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2024-10-24
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 134 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-10
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 126 fps 82 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2024-10-24
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High 104 fps 51 fps Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p DLSS Quality 100 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2025-11-04

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 67,299 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark multi 67,292 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-23
PassMark CPU Mark 67,268 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi (250W) 45,563 pts Guru3D 2024-10-21Same result reported by Tom's Hardware
Cinebench R23 multi 42,705 points Notebookcheck 2024-10-24
Cinebench R23 multi 41,129 points NoobFeed 2025-06
Cinebench R23 multi 40,943 pts Tech4Gamers 2024-11-07
Geekbench 6 multi 23,095 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-13Same result reported by NanoReview
Geekbench 6 multi 21,688 points Notebookcheck 2024-10-24
Puget PugetBench Adobe Premiere Pro 11,336 points Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29

Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Systems with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

NPUYes
TDP125 W
SocketLGA1851
Efficiency cores16
Performance cores8
Threads24
L3 cache36 MB
Boost clock5.7 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K best used for?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is an Arrow Lake-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K launched in 2024 at a $589 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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