Core Ultra 9 288V

The Core Ultra 9 288V is a 8-core / 8-thread processor based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.1 GHz from a base frequency of 3.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 2.5 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 192 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 20,280, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 2,800, while multi-core reaches 10,000. Cinebench R23 multi-core (measuring sustained rendering workload performance) scores 9,300.

The Core Ultra 9 288V fits into the FCBGA2833 socket and supports PCIe 5.0 with 8 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR5 memory at speeds up to LPDDR5X-8533 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). Integrated graphics: Intel Arc 140V — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Virtualization: true — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

The Core Ultra 9 288V has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 30 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Laptop Cooling.

At an average price of $600, the Core Ultra 9 288V delivers 34 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #766 out of all indexed processors.