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Intel Core Ultra 9 285 - Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) 24-Core (8P+16E) Performance-core Base Frequency: 2.5 GHz Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.9 GHz LGA 1851 65W Intel Graphics Desktop CPU Processor - BX80768285
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- 3nm (TSMC N3B) 65W
- 36MB L3 Cache
- 40MB L2 Cache
- Intel Graphics
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processors Type | Desktop |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Name | Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Model | BX80768285 |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1851 |
|---|---|
| CPU Code Name | Arrow Lake |
| # of Cores | 24-Core (8P+16E) |
| # of Threads | 24-Threads |
| Operating Frequency | Performance-core Base Frequency: 2.5 GHz Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.9 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | P-core Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.4 GHz E-core Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.6 GHz Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency: Up to 5.6 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 40MB |
| L3 Cache | 36MB |
| Manufacturing Tech | 3nm (TSMC N3B) |
| Memory Types | Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s |
| Memory Channel | 2 |
| Max Memory Size | 256 GB |
| ECC Memory | Supported |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 / 4.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations | Up to 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4, 1x8+4x4 |
| Max Number of PCI Express Lanes | 24 |
| Thermal Design Power | 65W |
| Max Turbo Power | 182W |
| Cooling Device | Intel Laminar RH2 |
| Compatible MB Chipsets | Intel 800 Series Chipset |
| Advanced Technologies | Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.5 Intel Thread Director: Yes Intel Speed Shift Technology: Yes Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Yes Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: No Intel 64: Yes Instruction Set: 64-bit Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 Idle States: Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes Intel Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes |
| Security & Reliability | Intel vPro Eligibility: Intel vPro Enterprise Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes Intel Active Management Technology (AMT): Yes Intel Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes Intel Remote Platform Erase (RPE): Yes Intel One-Click Recovery: Yes Intel Secure Key: Yes Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes Intel Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key: Yes Intel AES New Instructions: Yes Intel Trusted Execution Technology: Yes Execute Disable Bit: Yes Intel OS Guard: Yes Intel Boot Guard: Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): Yes Intel Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes |
| First Listed on Newegg | February 19, 2025 |
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is a 24-core desktop processor with 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, boosting up to 5.6 GHz. It suits high-performance desktop builds for demanding multitasking and productivity; it uses an LGA 1851 motherboard with an Intel 800-series chipset.
Recommended For
- Desktop users who regularly run CPU-heavy work—such as compiling code, rendering, or processing large exports—alongside other open applications. Its 24-core layout suits parallel workloads, though results vary by application.
- Organizations building managed business desktops that can use Intel vPro features, including remote management and security tools, with a compatible system configuration.
- Builders assembling a new LGA1851 desktop workstation who want many CPU cores, DDR5 support, and integrated graphics for display output or basic troubleshooting before installing a discrete GPU.
- Users moving between demanding desktop workloads and gaming who prioritize multi-threaded work over leading CPU-limited gaming frame rates, and plan to pair the processor with a discrete graphics card.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop systems needing 24-core processing, integrated graphics, and Intel vPro Enterprise eligibility |
| Cores And Threads | 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores) with 24 threads; Hyper-Threading is not supported |
| Clock Speeds | Performance-core base frequency of 2.5 GHz and efficient-core base frequency of 1.9 GHz; maximum turbo frequencies are 5.4 GHz for P-cores and 4.6 GHz for E-cores, with Thermal Velocity Boost up to 5.6 GHz and Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 up to 5.5 GHz |
| Cache, Process And Power | 40MB L2 cache and 36MB L3 cache; manufactured on TSMC N3B 3nm process; 65W thermal design power and up to 182W maximum turbo power |
| Socket And Platform | LGA 1851 socket, compatible with Intel 800 Series chipsets; Arrow Lake architecture and single-socket scalability |
| Memory Support | Supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory at up to 6400 MT/s across two channels, with ECC support |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics with a 300 MHz base frequency and up to 2.0 GHz dynamic frequency |
| PCI Express And Cooling | PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0, up to 24 lanes, with configurations up to 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4, or 1x8+4x4; Intel Laminar RH2 cooling device listed |
| Performance And Platform Technologies | Includes Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.5, Thread Director, Speed Shift, Thermal Velocity Boost, Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Turbo Boost 2.0, Volume Management Device, Idle States, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep, and thermal monitoring |
| Instruction Set And Virtualization | 64-bit processor with Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AVX2 extensions; supports Intel VT-x, VT-d, VT-x with EPT, and VT-rp |
| Security And Manageability | Intel vPro Enterprise eligible; includes Threat Detection Technology, Active Management Technology, Standard Manageability, Remote Platform Erase, One-Click Recovery, Secure Key, Control-Flow Enforcement, Total Memory Encryption–Multi Key, AES New Instructions, Trusted Execution Technology, Execute Disable Bit, OS Guard, Boot Guard, MBEC, and Stable IT Platform Program support |
| Model Identifiers | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2), Core Ultra 9 285; model BX80768285 |