With the launch of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU last week, Team Blue's latest flagship has been tested in several workloads. Per our in-depth review, the new chip is more efficient than previous Intel generations (though still power-hungry), and performance excels in multi-threaded workloads. However, regarding gaming performance, "Arrow Lake feels underdone," with results falling below the entire Zen 5 lineup from AMD.
Our review also examined the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's iGPU performance. The built-in 4 x Xe Cores using Arc graphics technology present a sizable step up for Intel compared to previous generations. Although it's not something that most people will use - for example, Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 desktop chips only feature integrated graphics for basic troubleshooting - it's still cool to see.
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It's impressive that Intel put a somewhat capable GPU on its new flagship desktop CPU for enthusiasts. The results and 3DMark Time Spy score of 2631 show that the Core Ultra 9 285K's 4 x Xe Core iGPU's overall performance can match the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Granted, Intel's XeSS upscaling and AMD's open-source Framge Generation do some of the heavy lifting, but it's still a decent showing.
- DOOM Eternal - 68 FPS Average at 1080p Medium Settings
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - 60 FPS Average at 1080p Medium Settings
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - 40 FPS Average (60+ with FSR Frame Generation) at 1080p Medium Settings
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 40 FPS Average (with XeSS) at 1080p Medium Settings
- Fallout 4 - 60 FPS Average at 1080p Medium Settings
- Overwatch 2 - 120+ FPS Average at 1080p Medium/Low Settings
- Spider-Man Remastered - 40 FPS Average (80+ with FSR Frame Generation) at 1080p Medium Settings
- Cyberpunk 2077 - 42 FPS Average (with XeSS) at 1080p Low Settings
Watch the full video breakdown below.
