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Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

16 • 16 • 5.4 GHz • BGA (Lehimli)

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16Core
16Thread
5.4 GHzBoost
BGA (Lehimli)Socket
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Slim gaming laptops pairing it with upper-midrange discrete GPUs
  • Creator ultraportables that need real multi-core with battery discipline
  • Buyers choosing between H and HX who value chassis over raw wattage
Watch out for:
  • 13 NPU TOPS misses the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification bar — its Lunar Lake siblings qualify, it does not
  • No hyperthreading: 16 cores, 16 threads
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • 13 NPU TOPS misses the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification bar — its Lunar Lake siblings qualify, it does not
  • No hyperthreading: 16 cores, 16 threads
  • The HX class outmuscles it in sustained all-core workloads where cooling allows
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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

16 Core

16 cores — Total Cores · 16 Thread — Concurrent Threads · 6 Performance — High-performance core · 8 + 2 LP Efficiency — Low-power core · Lion Cove / Skymont — Core architecture

16 cores16 Thread6 Performance8 + 2 LP EfficiencyLion Cove / Skymont
16 coresTotal Cores
16 ThreadConcurrent Threads
6 PerformanceHigh-performance core
8 + 2 LP EfficiencyLow-power core
Lion Cove / SkymontCore architecture
Frequency

How fast does it work?

Manufacturer's official frequency values.

FREQUENCY

Value that determines single-core performance.

5.4 GHz Boost

5.4 GHz — Maximum boost frequency

5.4 GHz
5.4 GHzMaximum boost frequency
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

45 W TDP

45 W — Base Power Consumption (TDP) · 115 W — Maximum turbo power

45 W115 W
45 WBase Power Consumption (TDP)
115 WMaximum turbo power
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Slim gaming laptops pairing it with upper-midrange discrete GPUs

Great fit
Creator ultraportables that need real multi-core with battery discipline

Great fit
Buyers choosing between H and HX who value chassis over raw wattage

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
Strong multi-core output from a 45 W-class package thin chassis can actually cool
The Arc 140T with 8 Xe cores is among the fastest integrated GPUs in x86 laptops
5.4 GHz boost keeps single-thread work desktop-quick
Runs the slim gaming class — Zephyrus-style machines — that HX chips are too hot for
Things to consider
13 NPU TOPS misses the 40 TOPS Copilot+ certification bar — its Lunar Lake siblings qualify, it does not
No hyperthreading: 16 cores, 16 threads
The HX class outmuscles it in sustained all-core workloads where cooling allows
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

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Design🇺🇸 United States
Manufacturing🇹🇼 Taiwan

Intel designs its CPUs in the US; the Arrow Lake compute tile is fabbed at TSMC in Taiwan, with packaging at Intel facilities.

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Specifications

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H specifications

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General

Family
Arrow Lake-H (Core Ultra 200H)
Segment
Thin Performance Laptop
Release Year
2025
Manufacturer
Intel

Core Structure

Cores
16
Threads
16
Architecture
Lion Cove / Skymont
Efficiency Cores
8 + 2 LP
Performance Cores
6

Frequency

Boost Clock
5.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache
24 MB MB

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics
Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe cores)

Power

TDP
45 W
Max Turbo Power
115 W

Platform

Socket
BGA (Lehimli)
Process
TSMC 3nm
PCIe Version
PCIe 5.0
FAQ

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Should you buy the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
What is the difference between the Core Ultra 9 285H and 285HX?
The 285H is the 45 W-class chip for thin machines with 16 cores and the strong Arc 140T iGPU; the 285HX is the 55 W desktop-derived part with 24 cores for thick performance laptops. Same generation, different power classes.
Is the Core Ultra 9 285H a Copilot+ chip?
No — its NPU delivers about 13 TOPS, below the 40 TOPS Copilot+ requirement. Intel's Lunar Lake chips like the Core Ultra 7 258V carry the qualifying NPU.
How many cores does the 285H have?
16 — six Performance, eight Efficient and two Low-Power Efficient cores, with 16 threads (no hyperthreading).
Which laptops use the 285H?
2025 thin performance machines — most prominently the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 line, where it pairs with GeForce RTX 50 laptop GPUs.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
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