Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 9 285 non-K, a part of the Arrow Lake-S lineup, has surfaced on Geekbench, highlighting its 65W TDP and 24-core configuration.

The Core Ultra 9 285 includes 8 high-performance Lion Cove cores and 16 efficient Skymont cores, though it lacks hyperthreading, aligning core and thread count at 24. Clock speeds reach a boost of 5.6 GHz, which is 100 MHz lower than the 285K variant.

Intel’s focus on the K-series models for enthusiast desktops explains why the non-K versions tend to receive less marketing attention despite their popularity with budget-conscious users.

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Historically, non-K variants are favored by system integrators and mainstream buyers who want stable performance without the need for overclocking.

Performance-wise, the 285 non-K should match the 265K(F) in single-threaded tasks, but may lag slightly in multi-threaded workloads due to the lower power envelope. Multi-threading performance is expected to slot between the 245K and 265K models, making it a versatile choice for mid-range builds.

This processor is an important addition to Intel’s Arrow Lake-S family, balancing power efficiency with performance, ideal for users who prioritize energy savings over the full overclocking capabilities offered by the K-series chips.