The Intel Ultra 9 285K works hard like many of us do. While it is pricey, sitting at a cool $599.99, when it comes to high-end processes, none can compare. The Ultra 9 has 24 total cores, 8 performance, and 16 Efficient. It also boasts 24 threads to complement these cores. The 36MB cache also lends well to its high performance.
While its work and all-around performance are fantastic, it falls short compared to its predecessors and rivals in gaming. It still boasts high performance on lower-end setups but is worse off than any i9 series processor when it comes to gaming. This isn’t to say that the CPU is bad when it comes to gaming, it simply just doesn’t give that extra boost and has a lesser focus on gaming compared to former CPU’s. Techpowerup has a further analysis on its specific functions and its make.
User feedback highlights these qualities. Many buyers are happy with its overall performance and its effectiveness at processor-heavy tasks but come away disappointed in its gaming functionality, especially since it is advertised as a high-end gaming CPU. Many customers recommend it, with reviews being mostly in the 5-star region, with about 10% putting a 1-star. Most of these 1-star reviews come from people whose CPU was damaged when delivered, or it simply didn’t do what they thought it should have done.
Overall, I would highly recommend this product. It performs very well in my own tests, and even if it isn’t up to scratch when it comes to its gaming functions, it will still perform better than most cheaper options. It’s high suitability for productive tasks makes me give it a 4.7 out of 5 stars.
For more details on specifications visit a CPU benchmark website like passmark linked here
Note: This review is part of a classroom project.
References:
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-Ultra-Processor-285K/dp/B0DFKC99VL
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-ultra-9-285k/
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-arrow-lake-lga-1851-processor/p/N82E16819118505