Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Specifications

Manufacturer

Intel

Released

2024

Architecture

Arrow Lake

Process node

TSMC N3B

TDP

125W – 250W

Cores

24 cores / 24 threads

Base clock

3.7 GHz

Boost clock

5.7 GHz

Socket

LGA 1851

Load temperature distribution

Load Temperature Distribution

Is your temperature normal?

• Below 101°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
• Between 101°C and 101°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
• Above 101°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
• Above 95°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

What's normal for this tier?

Flagship desktop CPUs are designed to push high boost clocks, often hitting 85–95°C under sustained all-core loads even with quality cooling. Many modern flagships (Ryzen 7000, Core i9 14th-gen) intentionally run hot as a thermal-throttling target — that is by design, not a malfunction.

Common thermal issues for this hardware

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