Intel

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V

Expert rating9 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA2833
Core/Thread Count:: 8 Core (4P+4E) / 8 Thread
TDP:: 30 W
iGPU:: Intel Arc 140V GPU
CPU Series:: Core Ultra

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Review

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8-core 8-thread laptop (ultra-thin, lunar lake) processor, 3.3GHz base / 5.1GHz boost, 17W TDP, Lunar Lake, BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) socket

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is an ultra-efficient thin-and-light laptop chip with on-package memory for maximum battery life. Built on Intel's Lunar Lake architecture, it pairs 8 cores and 8 threads with a 3.3GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.1GHz, an on-die NPU rated at 45 TOPS (NPU 4), and Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) graphics, all within a 17W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 8 cores and 8 threads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is built on Intel's Lunar Lake generation. Its 3.3GHz base clock boosts to 5.1GHz, and its Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) integrated graphics and 45 TOPS (NPU 4) NPU support on-device AI features alongside everyday computing and light content creation.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) platform in a 17W envelope, positioning it as maximum battery life. 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 288V sits in the 9-series tier alongside other Lunar 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 rating9 / 10

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is one of Intel's most power-efficient Core Ultra chips, built for the longest battery life in ultra-thin laptops.

Best for

Ultra-thin and light laptops
All-day battery life
On-device AI features

Not for

Heavy sustained multi-core workloads
Gaming laptops
Workstation-class tasks

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core Ultra
Model Number	9 288V
Codename	Lunar Lake
Release Year	2024

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Lunar Lake
Socket	FCBGA2833
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	3 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	8
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	4
Low Power Cores	4
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.1 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	30 W
Max Turbo Power	37 W

Memory

Memory Type	On-Package LPDDR5X
Max Memory Speed	8533 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	32 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Arc 140V
iGPU Compute Units	8
NPU Peak TOPS	45 TOPS (NPU 4)
Copilot Plus Certified	Yes

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	8

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	30 W
iGPU	Intel Arc 140V GPU

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads, a 3.3 GHz base and 5.1 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 30 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc 140V. Socket: FCBGA2833.

Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V work with my current setup?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V lists Socket is FCBGA2833. 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 288V best suited to?

Best suited to: Ultra-thin and light laptops; All-day battery life; On-device AI features.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V?

Not the best fit for: Heavy sustained multi-core workloads; Gaming laptops; Workstation-class tasks.