Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Launches with Mixed Reviews

The new Arrow Lake architecture offers efficiency gains but falls short in gaming performance compared to previous Intel models and AMD competitors.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is Intel's first desktop CPU with a built-in neural processing unit, designed for AI tasks.
Efficiency improvements are notable, with the CPU drawing significantly less power and running cooler than its predecessors.
Despite efficiency gains, the CPU struggles in gaming, showing lower performance compared to the previous-gen Core i9-14900K and AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.
The new LGA 1851 socket requires a motherboard upgrade, but existing coolers for LGA 1700 are compatible.
Intel's focus on power efficiency over gaming performance may not appeal to enthusiasts seeking top-tier gaming capabilities.