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Cheapest Intel Core Ultra 9 285K price in the UK
The cheapest new Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at the UK shops we track is £504.83 at PcNova (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor 36 MB Smart Cache Tray), . We compare 6 UK shops and 1 EU shop, each one's cheapest current listing.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K prices at UK shops
| Shop | Cheapest listing | Price | vs cheapest UK | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PcNova | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor 36 MB Smart Cache Tray also at GamingKit £512.46 · PCHUB.UK £512.46 | £504.83 | cheapest | |
| AWD-IT | £524.99 | +£20.16 | ||
| Novatech | £529.99 | +£25.16 | ||
| Scan | £589.99 | +£85.16 |
EU shops
Prices converted to pounds; they exclude UK shipping and any import costs, so compare carefully against the UK prices.
| Shop | Cheapest listing | Price | vs cheapest UK | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caseking EU | £484.80 |
PCHUB.UK, PcNova and GamingKit prices come from their Awin product feed (refreshed about daily, VAT included, stock as the feed reports it).
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K price history
Lowest new price across the listings we track now, last 90 days. Lowest seen £484.80 (16 Oct 2026) · 30-day average £484.80 · now £484.80 · tracking since 16 Oct 2026, 1 price change recorded.
Buying notes
- Spec: 24 cores / 24 threads on socket LGA1851, which takes DDR5 memory only.
- Performance: 1080p gaming score 107 (Ryzen 5 7600X = 100; multi-core 267). At £504.83 that's £4.72 per point, #81 of 86 CPUs we price at UK shops (best value now: Intel Core i3-12100F at £1.13 per point).
- Shop spread: £85.16 between the cheapest (PcNova) and dearest (Scan) of the 4 UK shops' cheapest listings. Some CPU listings are tray/OEM (no box or cooler), so compare the listing names.
- EU: Caseking lists it at £484.80, £20.03 under the cheapest UK price, before UK shipping and any import costs.
- Price history: the lowest we've recorded is £484.80 (16 Oct); the tracked price is at its 30-day average. History counts every shop we track.
- Games: it meets the estimated 1080p High processor need in 58 of 59 games we cover (short in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II).
FAQ
What is the cheapest Intel Core Ultra 9 285K in the UK right now?
£504.83 at PcNova (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor 36 MB Smart Cache Tray), checked 2026-10-20. Next: AWD-IT at £524.99. Prices change during the day; the shop's price at checkout applies.
Which UK shops sell the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
On 2026-10-20: PcNova £504.83, GamingKit £512.46, PCHUB.UK £512.46, AWD-IT £524.99, Novatech £529.99, Scan £589.99.
Is £504.83 a good price for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?
We've tracked it since 16 Oct 2026. The lowest we've seen is £484.80 and the tracked price is 0% above its 30-day average. By gaming value it ranks #81 of 86 CPUs at UK shops.
Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K good for gaming?
It meets the estimated 1080p High processor requirement in 58 of the 59 games we cover (from each game's official recommended spec). Its 1080p gaming score is 107 (Ryzen 5 7600X = 100).
What motherboard and memory does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K need?
A socket LGA1851 motherboard with DDR5 memory only. Check the board maker's CPU support list: older boards can need a BIOS update.
Related
Data: UK: AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan; EU: Alternate, Caseking, Coolblue, LDLC, checked about hourly. Performance scores: SpecPrice's index from published review averages (how we rank). Game fit: our estimate from official requirements.