Intel processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

A 24-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with eight Performance-cores, 16 Efficient-cores, integrated graphics, and an NPU.

Key Metrics

Architecture
Lion Cove, Skymont
Release
2024-Q4
Cores / threads
24 / 24
Boost
5.7 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
Memory
DDR5
Power
125 W

The Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads. Its 36 overall peak INT8 TOPS is not substituted for the NPU-only figure.

Core topology2 rows
RoleArchitectureCoresThreads/coreBase MHzBoost MHzCondition
performanceintel-lion-cove8137005500Performance-core maximum; overall Thermal Velocity Boost maximum is 5.7 GHz.
efficiencyintel-skymont16132004600Efficient-core frequency.
Memory support1 row
StandardMaximum MT/sConditionChannelsECC
DDR56400Official maximum.2conditional
Declared power2 rows
TypeWattsProfileNotes
Intel Processor Base Power125baseDistinct from turbo power.
Intel Maximum Turbo Power250turboDistinct from base power.
Integrated graphics1 row
StateModelArchitectureUnitCountBoost MHz
presentIntel GraphicsXe-LPGXe cores42000
Accelerators1 row
TypeModelTOPSPrecisionScopeCondition
NPUIntel AI Boost13INT8NPU onlyOverall platform peak is a separate 36 TOPS figure.
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-13. Data confidence: High.