Core Ultra 9 285 Review
24C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 65 W · PassMark #193
Specdex verdict Core Ultra 9 285 is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.
The Core Ultra 9 285 scores 57,575 on PassMark CPU Mark (rank #193 of 5,901). Score sourced from PassMark CPU Mark (June 2026 snapshot).
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Core Ultra 9 285 versus its closest rivals
- +PassMark #193 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $579
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Who's the Core Ultra 9 285 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $579 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Core Ultra 9 285.
- Processor
- Cooler (non-X3D / non-K SKUs)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedMulti-sample composite benchmark from PassMark — independent, third-party measurement. Higher is better. Specdex does not run this test; the number shown is PassMark's published score.
Specifications
Source · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_Lake_(microprocessor)| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | 24 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB |
| TDP | 65 W base / 182 W turbo |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 57,575 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
| Class | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | #193 of 5,901 |
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