Intel Core Ultra 9 285K “Arrow Lake” Desktop CPU

Let’s dive into the details of Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs, specifically focusing on the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K “Arrow Lake” Desktop CPU

Clock Speeds and Architecture

The Core Ultra 9 285K is part of Intel’s next-generation Arrow Lake lineup. Unlike its predecessor, the Raptor Lake CPUs, which can clock up to an impressive 6.20 GHz, the Arrow Lake CPUs are rumored to feature a maximum clock speed of around 5.5 GHz. This represents a significant regression in clock speed, with a difference of 700 MHz.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is expected to feature:

• 24 cores and 24 threads
• 8 cores based on the Lion Cove P-Core architecture
• 16 cores based on the Skymont E-Core architecture
• Utilization of the 8+16 “H0” die configuration

Performance Uplift and Generational Comparison

While the clock speed may be lower, Intel aims to boost per-core performance to mitigate the impact of the reduced clock frequency. However, it remains uncertain whether this will fully compensate for the clock speed difference. Here’s a comparison with other Intel CPUs:

• Core Ultra 9 285K: Up to 5.5 GHz (max)
• Core i9-14900KS (Raptor Lake-S flagship): 6.20 GHz (max)
• Core i9-14900K: 6.00 GHz (max)
• Core i9-13900KS: 6.00 GHz (max)
• Core i9-13900K: 5.80 GHz (max)
• Core i9-12900KS: 5.50 GHz (max)
• Core i9-12900K: 5.20 GHz (max)

The per-core performance uplift for Arrow Lake-S CPUs is expected to be less than 12%. While these CPUs may outperform their Alder Lake counterparts, the overall generational performance uplift compared to the 14th Gen chips might not be significantly high.

Conclusion

Intel’s Arrow Lake-S CPUs represent an interesting shift in clock speeds, emphasizing per-core performance. As we await their official release, it’ll be fascinating to see how they perform in real-world scenarios.

Stay tuned for further updates! 🚀