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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
At a glance
- Cores
- 24
- Threads
- 24
- Socket
- LGA 1851
- Boost clock
- 5.5 GHz
- Default TDP
- 250 W
- Memory support
- DDR5
THE DETAILS
General specifications
Processing
| Cores | 24 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHzPerformance-core base frequency; efficiency cores have a separate base frequency. |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHzMaximum single-core turbo frequency; depends on operating conditions. |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficiency-core base clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Performance-core base clock | 3.7 GHz |
Power
| Default TDP | 250 WProcessor Base Power. Maximum turbo power can be higher. |
|---|---|
| Maximum turbo power | 250 W |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
Connections & compatibility
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
|---|
Features
| Codename | Lion Cove / Skymont |
|---|---|
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics |
Memory & storage
| L2 cache | 40 MB |
|---|---|
| L3 cache | 36 MB |
| Memory support | DDR5 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| Cache description | 8 × 80 KB + 16 × 64 KB (L1 per-core totals) |
Model information
| Release | 2024-10-24 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Arrow Lake |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
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