The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has finally been released, two weeks after Intel officially launched the new 200S series. We’ve already reviewed the 285K if you want to have a look – the new CPU became available to buy on the 24th of October. If you’re looking for where to buy one at launch, check out our where to buy Intel Core Ultra CPUs guide.
Recently, 13th and 14th-generation Intel CPUs have been going through some instability issues, as Intel even offered an extended warranty for them. In benchmarks 285K outperformed the 14900KF, which is promising after a series of unfortunate events from Team Blue – but it’s not exactly a massive performance uplift; we see the new generation as a much-needed reset to build upon later.
- Cores: 24
- Threads: 24
- Boost clock speed: 5.7GHz
- Base clock speed: 3.7GHz P-cores/3.2GHz E-cores
- L3 Cache: 36MB
- TDP: 125W base/250W max
- Platform: LGA 1851 (Arrow Lake)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K release date
The Intel Core Ultra 9 hose processors will go live on 3rd September 2024; after that, the Intel 15th-generation processors, including the 285K, will be released.
That said, many publications speculate that the LGA 1851 processors will be released on October 10th, i.e. the Arrow Lake release date, which would mean that we only have to wait a little longer. In any case, we should get a better picture after the Lunar Lake mobile processors are released.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K price
Now that the CPU is out and available to buy, we can easily see how much it costs. Price may vary slightly depending on retailer; here’s a full list of the new 200S series pricing.
| CPU | Price (USD) | Price (CAD) | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | $629.99 | $849.99 | £548.99 |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | $409.95 | $569.99 | £379.99 |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | $399.00 | $539.99 | £359.99 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | $328.99 | $449.99 | £289.99 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | $299.99 | $409.99 | £278.99 |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K specs even leaked ahead of time
Ahead of the launch, the entire Arrow Lake lineup’s specifications were leaked in a post on X. You can read the official documentation here as well.
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| Cores | 8P + 16E (24) |
| Base clock (GHz) | 3.7 / 3.2 |
| Boost clock (GHz) | 5.4 / 4.6 |
| TDP | 125W |
| Integrated GPU | Yes |
| Xe count | 64 |
So, if these specifications are true, the 285K should have amazing performance, especially since the 15th-generation CPUs are said to be using 2nm CPU processes.
Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K the new flagship CPU?
Yes, the 285K Intel’s new flagship processor, occupying the top spot in the 15th generation line-up. According to leaks, below it will sit the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285T, but those SKUs are yet to be officially announced. The 285K boasts a high boost clock speed of 5.4GHz and 24 cores in total. Furthermore, the 125W TDP makes it one of the most power-hungry chips.
