CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

A flagship Intel desktop processor with CPU, GPU, and NPU AI acceleration for high-performance local AI PCs, workstations, and development systems.

Vendor

Intel

Price

$589.00-$599.00

Starts at

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Quick Summary

Why it matters

The Core Ultra 9 285K is useful for local AI builds where the CPU, integrated graphics, and NPU can share lightweight AI, media, and development tasks while a discrete GPU handles larger inference workloads.

Specs

Simplified decision specs

CPU Cores / Threads

24 cores / 24 threads

AI / Max Turbo

36 platform TOPS / up to 5.7 GHz

Platform

FCLGA1851, DDR5-6400, 125W base / 250W turbo

Best For

Where this product fits best

Local AI desktop builds
OpenVINO development workflows
High-performance creator and workstation PCs

Used In

Example deployment contexts

AI-enabled desktop workstations
Edge prototype development PCs
Media and computer vision development systems

Black Scarab POV

Where we see the real value

This is a strong desktop host option when Intel platform features, OpenVINO, and onboard NPU acceleration matter. For heavier local inference, it still wants to sit beside a serious discrete GPU or accelerator.

Category

CPUs

Power Profile

High (200W+)

Deployment Types

Indoor

Vendor

Intel

Price

$589.00-$599.00

Starts at

Source

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