Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Expert rating8.3 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- BGA 2049 (BGA
- Core/Thread Count:
- 16C/16T
- TDP:
- 28W
- iGPU:
- Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG)
- CPU Series:
- Core Ultra
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
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.
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.
Specifications
Identity
| Release Year | 2025 |
|---|
Segment and platform
| Microarchitecture | Meteor Lake |
|---|---|
| Socket | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Threads | 16 |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.9 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
|---|
Graphics and AI
| NPU Peak TOPS | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 28 W |
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
Expert Review
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
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 16, Threads 16, Base Clock 2.9 GHz, Boost Clock 4.5 GHz, L3 Cache 24.
Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H work with my current setup?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H lists Socket is BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered). 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?
It suits everyday laptop computing, on-device ai features, premium ultrabooks.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?
It is a poor fit for gaming laptops, heavy sustained workloads, desktop replacement use.