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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?

At 1080p (High), the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K averages 412 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per OfZen and Computing. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 67,299 pts, per PassMark.

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.

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 Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 11 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

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

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 412 fps — OfZen and Computing 2025-10-01
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 412 fps — TechPowerUp 2024-10-24
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 326 fps — NoobFeed 2025-02-01
Starfield 1080p Ultra 149 fps 78 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-10-24
Starfield 1080p Low 143 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 142 fps 98 fps OfZen and Computing 2025-10-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 140 fps — The FPS Review 2024-10-24
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 134 fps — OfZen and Computing 2025-10-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 126 fps 82 fps Tech4Gamers 2024-10-24
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 100 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-29
Starfield 1080p High 89 fps — OfZen and Computing 2025-10-01

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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 67,299 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark multi 67,292 pts PassMark 2026-04-21
PassMark CPU Mark 67,268 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 45,563 pts Tom's Hardware 2024-10-20
Cinebench R23 multi (250W) 45,563 pts Guru3D 2024-10-21
Cinebench R23 multi 42,705 points NotebookCheck 2024-10-24
Cinebench R23 multi 40,943 pts Tech4Gamers 2024-11-07
Geekbench 6 multi 23,095 points Geekbench Browser 2024-10-24
Geekbench 6 multi 23,095 pts NanoReview 2024-10-24
Geekbench 6 multi 21,688 points NotebookCheck 2024-10-24

Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Full Specifications

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tdp w125
socketLGA1851
e cores16
p cores8
threads24
l3 cache mb36
boost clock ghz5.7

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 a Arrow Lake-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
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 diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core Ultra 9 285K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
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