Question 1

does this come with a cooling device

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Yes, it comes with an Intel Laminar RH2 cooling device.

Question 2

processor good for gaming

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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a performance-core base frequency of 2.5 GHz and can reach up to 5.4 GHz with turbo boost, which makes it suitable for gaming.

Question 3

compatible motherboards with this cpu

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The compatible desktop chipsets for this CPU are the Intel 800 Series Chipset.

Question 4

What type of socket does this CPU require?

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The CPU requires an LGA 1851 socket.

Question 5

What is the base operating frequency of this CPU?

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The base operating frequency of the Performance-core is 2.5 GHz, and for the Efficient-core, it is 1.9 GHz.

Question 6

How many cores does this CPU have and what does this mean for its performance?

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This CPU has 24 cores, consisting of 8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores.

Question 7

Can this processor support DDR5 memory and what is the maximum capacity?

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Yes, this processor supports DDR5 memory with a maximum capacity of 192 GB.

Question 8

What is the difference between the Ultra Gen 2 and the Core Ultra series 2?

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The "Core Ultra Gen 2" and "Core Ultra Series 2" refer to the same generation of Intel processors, specifically the second generation of Intel Core Ultra mobile processors, which are also known as Lunar Lake. These processors are built on a new tile-based architecture and are designed for enhanced power efficiency and AI performance in slim, mobile form factors. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Core Ultra Series 2 (or Lunar Lake) is the second generation:
These processors represent a significant step up from the first generation of Intel Core Ultra processors, with improvements in performance, power efficiency, and AI capabilities, according to Intel. 
New Architecture:
They utilize a new tile-based architecture, featuring improved P-cores, E-cores, and low-power E-cores, along with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI tasks. 
Improved AI Performance:
The NPU and updated Xe2 architecture for integrated graphics contribute to significant advancements in AI capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient AI processing on the device, says Windows Central. 
Power Efficiency:
The Core Ultra Series 2 processors are designed for enhanced power efficiency, making them ideal for laptops and other mobile devices where battery life is crucial. 
Integrated Graphics:
They feature Intel Arc graphics, based on the Xe2 architecture, delivering improved graphics performance compared to previous generations. 
On-Package RAM:
Some Core Ultra Series 2 processors may feature on-package RAM, which can improve performance by reducing memory latency, according to the Framework

Brand	Intel
Processors Type	Desktop
Series	Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Name	Core Ultra 9 285
Model	BX80768285

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1851
Core 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 Desktop 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

Intel Core Ultra 9 285 - Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) Arrow Lake 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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