Intel Core Ultra 9 285

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 packs 24 cores and 24 threads. 36MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel Xe graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1851 socket with a 65W TDP — about 2.7W per core. Clocks run from 2.5GHz base to 5.6GHz boost.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Its $549.99 price tag places it squarely in premium territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.