[ INTEL ]
Processors
Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Overall Score
77/100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is an engineering-tested processors achieving an overall rating of 77/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Efficiency
Rating: Good
72/100
Performance
Rating: Very Good
85/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
CPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Frequency (E) | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Frequency (P) | 2.5 GHz |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz |
| E-Cores | 16 |
| E-Threads | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 3MB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 36MB (shared) |
| Multiplier | 25x |
| P-Cores | 8 |
| P-Threads | 8 |
| Total Cores | 24 |
| Total Threads | 24 |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (E) | 4.6 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 5.6 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
GeekBench v6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Background blur | 81.2 images/sec |
| Clang compilation | 221 Klines/sec |
| File compression | 1380 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 407 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 501.6 Mpixels/sec |
| Photo processing | 141.3 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 47.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Text processing | 356.4 pages/sec |
General
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Arrow Lake |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Integrated GPU | Arc Graphics |
| Model number | 285 |
| Released | December 18, 2024 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Vendor | Intel |
Memory Support
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ECC Support | Yes |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
| Max. Memory Size | 256 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Types | - DDR5-6400 |
Misc
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Official Site | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 official page |
| PCI Express Lanes | 24 |
| PCI Express Version | 5.0 |
| Technologies | - Compute: ABM, ADX, AVX-VNNI, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 3.0, F16C, SHA- Performance: CFET, EIST, TBMT 3.0, TBT 2.0, TVB, Thread Director- Virtualization: VT-d, VT-rp, VT-x- Security: MBEC, RDRAND, SIPP, TDT, TXT, XD bit, vPro |
Package
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | 3 nm |
| Max. Boost TDP (PL2) | 182 W |
| Peak Temperature | 105°C |
| Socket | FCLGA-1851 |
| TDP (PL1) | 65 W |
Performance Per Watt
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 / Watt | 23.2 PPW |
| Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt | 310.2 PPW |
iGPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU Boost Clock | 2000 MHz |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).