Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K Arrow Lake-S 3.7GHz Twenty Four-Core Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K – Key Features:

• 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficiency) / 24 threads

• Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz

• Base power: 125 W, max turbo power up to 250 W

• Cache: 36 MB L3

• Built on Arrow Lake-S architecture, 3 nm process

• Supports DDR5-6400 memory, dual-channel

• PCIe 5.0 support for high-speed connectivity

• Integrated Intel Arc Xe-LPG graphics + NPU (AI): 13 TOPS

• Unlocked multiplier — overclocking-capable

Considerations:

• Some users mention high power draw under load.

• Early feedback reports boosted clock behavior even at idle.

• Criticism for memory latency in some builds.

Best For:
High-performance workstations, content creation, and AI-accelerated workloads — not ideal if you’re looking for pure gaming value.