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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: specs and price (2026)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has a US price of $589 (US launch MSRP (Intel RCP) $589 at October 24, 2024 Arrow Lake launch; PassMark current price ~$585 (May 2026) consistent with launch price). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $589 US launch MSRP (Intel RCP) $589 at October 24, 2024 Arrow Lake launch; PassMark current price ~$585 (May 2026) consistent with launch price |
|---|---|
| Brand | Intel |
| Released | 2024-10 |
| cores | 24 |
| threads | 24 |
| base clock ghz | 3.7 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.7 |
| l3 cache mb | 36 |
| tdp w | 125 |
| socket | LGA1851 |
| igpu | Intel Graphics |
| release | 2024-10 |
Source: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15). Specs from PassMark (confirmed 285K model): 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads (Arrow Lake dropped Hyper-Threading on P-cores), P-core base 3.7 GHz, max turbo 5.7 GHz, 36 MB L3, 125W PBP (base TDP), FCLGA1851 socket, Intel Graphics iGPU, Q4 2024 (launched October 24, 2024). PassMark price ~$585 (May 2026); Intel RCP at launch was $589. base_clock_ghz reflects P-core base; E-core base is 3.2 GHz.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K cost?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has a US price of $589 (US launch MSRP (Intel RCP) $589 at October 24, 2024 Arrow Lake launch; PassMark current price ~$585 (May 2026) consistent with launch price), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K released?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K was released 2024-10.
What are the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's key specs?
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Intel): cores 24, threads 24, base clock ghz 3.7, boost clock ghz 5.7, l3 cache mb 36. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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