Intel

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA2049
Core/Thread Count:: 16C/16T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: Intel Arc 140T GPU
CPU Series:: Core Ultra

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Review

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 16-core 16-thread laptop processor, 2.9GHz base / 4.5GHz boost, 28W TDP, Meteor Lake, BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a performance mobile chip for premium laptops. Built on Intel's Meteor Lake architecture, it pairs 16 cores and 16 threads with a 2.9GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.5GHz, an on-die NPU rated at 11 TOPS (NPU 3), and Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) graphics, all within a 28W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 16 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is built on Intel's Meteor Lake generation. Its 2.9GHz base clock boosts to 4.5GHz, and its Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) integrated graphics and 11 TOPS (NPU 3) NPU support on-device AI features alongside everyday computing and light content creation.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,114 1,085 to 1,142
Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	124 120.5 to 127

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,940 2,878 to 3,002

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses the BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 28W envelope, positioning it as premium laptops. Its NPU brings Copilot+ style on-device AI acceleration to supported workloads.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core Ultra lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H sits in the 9-series tier alongside other Meteor Lake parts, differentiated mainly by clock speed, core count, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog, Intel's Core Ultra competes on NPU throughput, integrated graphics, and platform efficiency, while against Intel's own prior-generation Core i mobile parts in this catalog it adds the on-die NPU and improved efficiency cores.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a performance-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to premium laptops.

Best for

Everyday laptop computing
On-device AI features
Premium ultrabooks

Not for

Gaming laptops
Heavy sustained workloads
Desktop replacement use

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Arrow Lake
Release Year	2025

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Meteor Lake
Socket	FCBGA2049
Process Node	3 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	16
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	10
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.9 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	115 W

Memory

Memory Type	LPDDR5/X, DDR5

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
NPU Peak TOPS	11 TOPS (NPU 3)

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel Arc 140T GPU

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads, a 2.9 GHz base and 5.4 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc 140T GPU. Socket: FCBGA2049.

Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H lists Socket is FCBGA2049. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H best suited to?

Best suited to: Everyday laptop computing; On-device AI features; Premium ultrabooks.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?

Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops; Heavy sustained workloads; Desktop replacement use.