Ultra 9 285T vs Ultra 3 105UL

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Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-PS (2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)January 2025
Launch price (MSRP)$295no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1024
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket18511851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 Depends on motherboardDDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe-LPG 48EUArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 9 285T.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes820

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 8 24
Threads 10 24
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 3 105UL has 133.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285T, on the other hand, has 200% more physical cores and 140% more threads, and a 133.3% more advanced lithography process.

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