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Intel
Core Ultra 9 285K
The 285K has eight performance cores and sixteen efficient cores. Consider it for software that can use that parallelism; its 250 W maximum turbo power also belongs in the cooling budget. It requires an LGA1851 platform.

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EXACT CPU SHEET
MPN-specific identity, specifications, compatibility and buyer guidance
Confirmed specifications
- MPN: BX80768285K
- Cores / threads: 24 cores (8 P + 16 E) / 24 threads
- Clock: up to 5.7 GHz
- Cache: 36 MB Intel Smart Cache
- Socket: LGA1851
- Memory: up to DDR5-6400
- Power: 125 W processor base · 250 W maximum turbo
- Graphics: Intel Graphics, 4 Xe cores
Identity and platform check
MPN: BX80768285K
Amazon.ca ASIN: B0DFWCM1CG
- Socket LGA1851 and up to DDR5-6400 are hard platform requirements; an adjacent CPU name does not guarantee compatibility.
- 125 W processor base · 250 W maximum turbo is a processor specification, not a promise that every cooler or motherboard power design is adequate.
- Memory overclocking profiles and maximum stable speeds still depend on the CPU, DIMM population, board QVL and BIOS.
Good choice for
- LGA1851 builds whose motherboard firmware explicitly supports Core Ultra 9 285K.
- Buyers who need 24 cores (8 P + 16 E) / 24 threads and can size cooling and power for 125 W processor base · 250 W maximum turbo.
- A configuration where the exact BX80768285K identity is checked before checkout.
Real limitations
- Socket LGA1851 and up to DDR5-6400 are hard platform requirements; an adjacent CPU name does not guarantee compatibility.
- 125 W processor base · 250 W maximum turbo is a processor specification, not a promise that every cooler or motherboard power design is adequate.
- Memory overclocking profiles and maximum stable speeds still depend on the CPU, DIMM population, board QVL and BIOS.
Alternatives
- Core Ultra 7 265K for a lower tier on the same LGA1851 platform.
- Core Ultra 5 245K for a lighter mixed-use LGA1851 build.
- AMD Ryzen X3D when AM5 and gaming-cache priorities are preferred.
FAQ
Questions about this exact CPU or memory kit
How do I verify the exact Core Ultra 9 285K?
Match Intel, the model and MPN BX80768285K; do not substitute an F, KF, boxed, tray or neighbouring-generation variant.
Which motherboard does it need?
This sheet specifies LGA1851. Also confirm the chipset, BIOS, power delivery and the board CPU-support list.
Is the memory speed guaranteed?
No. Memory type is a platform boundary; stable speed depends on the CPU, DIMMs, motherboard, BIOS and profile.
Why check cooling?
The 125 W processor base · 250 W maximum turbo specification is not sufficient alone; validate cooler, case and motherboard compatibility.
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