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Core Ultra 9 285K74

IntelDesktop CPU2024

Core Ultra 9 285K

SRP $589 · Market $496

74#1 of 8 desktop CPUs · top 13%

Single-core79
Multi-core93
Efficiency67
iGPU≈ estimated9

Relative performance

Ryzen 9 9950X3D0%74
Core Ultra 9 285K100%74
Ryzen 9 9950X-4%71
Core i9-14900K-5%70
Ryzen 7 9700X-11%66
Ryzen 7 9800X3D-11%66
1. Ryzen 9 9950X3D0%74
2. Core Ultra 9 285K100%74
3. Ryzen 9 9950X-4%71
4. Core i9-14900K-5%70
5. Ryzen 7 9700X-11%66
6. Ryzen 7 9800X3D-11%66

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Cores / threads24 / 24
Boost clock5.7 GHz
L3 cache36 MB
NodeTSMC 3 nm
TDP125 W
SocketLGA 1851

Editor's note

Huge multi-core and a strong iGPU; gaming trails the X3D chips.

Overview

Review

Single-core79Speed of one core: responsiveness, games, most apps.
Multi-core93All cores together: rendering, compiling, exporting.
Efficiency67Multi-core work done per watt of rated power.
iGPU≈ estimated9Integrated graphics: light games and desktop without a card.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 single-core3,200best: Apple M4 Max 4,050
Geekbench 6 multi-core22,100best: Apple M4 Max 26,000
Cinebench 2024 single-core140best: Apple M4 Max 178
Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,450best in class
3DMark Time Spy graphics (iGPU)≈ estimated1,850best: Apple M4 Max 20,500
Gaming, 1080p average fps (relative)82best: Ryzen 7 9800X3D 100

How we score, and what each benchmark can and cannot see

Specs

CPU
Cores / threads	24 (8P + 16E) / 24
Architecture	Arrow Lake
Base / boost	3.7 / 5.7 GHz
L2 cache	40 MB
L3 cache	36 MB
Unlocked	Yes

GPU
Integrated GPU	Intel Graphics
Xe cores	4
GPU clock	2.0 GHz

Memory
Type	DDR5
Max speed	6400 MT/s
Channels	2
Max capacity	256 GB

Connectivity
PCIe	5.0, 20 lanes + 4.0, 4 lanes
Socket	LGA 1851
Thunderbolt 4	Yes

Power
Processor base power	125 W
Max turbo power	250 W

Misc
Node	TSMC N3B
Launched	October 2024
Launch price	$589

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