Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Exact average 71.6 · 5 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 76
Image: Intel7 professional reviewers tested the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, and 0 recommend it. Most praised: speed. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Windows Central, PCMag, Digital Trends and 4 more
The catch: Gaming performance is uneven and it needs a new platform.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Windows Central
Leads in productivity and is very efficient, but gaming is unremarkable and AMD's X3D chips are better for gamers.
Read Windows Central review - 80PCMag
Lower power use and good platform upgrades, but performance swings between excellent and weak depending on the task.
Read PCMag review - 70Digital Trends
A radically different, highly efficient chip that impresses technically but disappoints for gaming and delivers uneven productivity results.
Read Digital Trends review - 70TechRadar
Capable and somewhat more efficient chips, but they lack a standout reason to buy and are worse for gaming than their predecessors.
Read TechRadar review - 70Club386
A redesigned chip that is more efficient but performs about the same as the previous generation.
Read Club386 review - 71est.Notebookcheck
Intel's flagship brings real efficiency gains and productivity performance on par with its predecessor, but gaming is disappointing.
Read Notebookcheck review - 50est.Gamers Nexus
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows improved power efficiency compared to its predecessors, but its high price and underwhelming performance gains in gaming make it difficult to recommend over existing alternatives.
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Common questions
Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K worth it?
Critics are divided: 0 of 7 recommend it. Gaming performance is uneven and it needs a new platform.
Do critics agree about the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
Critics split: scores range from 50 (Gamers Nexus) to 90 (Windows Central), a spread of 40 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
Price (3 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (critic score 88), best overall.