INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 285K DESKTOP PROCESSOR — NEW BOXED
Upgrade your desktop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, a high-performance unlocked desktop processor built for gaming, content creation, productivity, AI-enabled workloads, and demanding professional applications.
Featuring 24 total cores, speeds up to 5.70 GHz, and 36MB Intel Smart Cache, the Core Ultra 9 285K delivers serious performance for modern enthusiast PC builds.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE 24-CORE DESIGN
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K features a hybrid architecture combining:
- 24 Total Cores
- 8 Performance-cores
- 16 Efficient-cores
- 24 Threads
- Up to 5.70 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
- 36MB Intel Smart Cache
- 40MB L2 Cache
Whether you're gaming, streaming, editing high-resolution content, compiling software, multitasking, or running demanding applications, the 285K is designed for high-end desktop performance.
UNLOCKED FOR ENTHUSIASTS
As a K-series unlocked processor, the Core Ultra 9 285K provides additional performance-tuning and overclocking capabilities when paired with compatible hardware and adequate cooling.
LGA 1851 PLATFORM
The Core Ultra 9 285K uses Intel's LGA 1851 socket and is designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop platforms.
Important: This processor is not compatible with older LGA 1700 motherboards. Please verify motherboard and BIOS compatibility before purchasing.
DDR5 MEMORY SUPPORT
Built for modern DDR5 platforms with support for:
- DDR5 Memory
- Up to DDR5-6400
- Dual Memory Channels
- Up to 256GB Maximum Memory Capacity
Actual supported memory speeds and capacities depend on the motherboard and system configuration.
INTEGRATED INTEL GRAPHICS
The Core Ultra 9 285K includes integrated Intel Graphics, allowing compatible systems to provide display output without requiring a dedicated graphics card.
A dedicated GPU can still be installed for gaming, rendering, AI, professional graphics, or other GPU-intensive applications.
INTEL AI BOOST
Integrated Intel AI Boost NPU provides dedicated hardware acceleration for supported artificial intelligence and machine-learning workloads.
MODERN PCI EXPRESS SUPPORT
Supports modern high-bandwidth expansion technologies including:
- PCI Express 5.0
- PCI Express 4.0
- High-performance graphics cards
- High-speed NVMe storage
- Modern expansion devices
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Processor Base Power: 125W
Maximum Turbo Power: 250W
A suitable motherboard, power supply, and high-performance CPU cooling solution are recommended.
PROCESSOR ONLY — NO COOLER INCLUDED
This listing is for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor in retail packaging.
A CPU cooler is NOT included.
You will need a compatible LGA 1851 cooling solution appropriate for this processor's power and thermal requirements.
