✦ Flagship Intel BuildGamerTech's top Intel gaming + creation system Best for: 4K gaming at ultra settings, content creation alongside gaming, and buyers who prefer Intel's platform for professional software compatibility. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K brings 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficiency) to tasks that demand raw CPU throughput — video editing, 3D rendering, AI workloads, and gaming simultaneously. Combined with the RTX 5080, this is GamerTech's flagship Intel gaming build: 4K Ultra at 80–100fps, 1440p at 200fps+, and no compromises anywhere. Order by 4 PM for same-day pickup or shipping. What's Inside Component Specification CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 285K — 24 Cores (8P+16E), Intel 20A Process, 5.7GHz Boost GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 — 16GB GDDR7, DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Gen CPU Cooler TRYX PANORAMA SE 360mm ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler RAM 32GB DDR5 Storage 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 5 Case Corsair 3200D + 7 RGB Fans OS Windows 11 Pro, Activated Warranty 1 Year Parts + Labour (GamerTech) Shipping Free Canada-wide. Same-day pickup: Vaughan, ON Intel vs AMD at This Price Point The Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D are both excellent CPUs — they're optimized for different buyers. The 285K's 24 cores give it an advantage in multi-threaded professional workloads: video rendering, 3D modeling, compiling, and running multiple demanding applications simultaneously. The 9800X3D's V-Cache gives it an advantage in pure gaming FPS. If you spend significant time on professional software (Adobe, DaVinci Resolve, Blender) alongside gaming, the 285K is the right call. If gaming is 90%+ of your use, the 9800X3D | RTX 5080 is marginally better value. Who Should Buy This Buy this if: You game at 4K or want to. You use professional creative applications (Adobe, Resolve, Blender, AutoCAD). You prefer Intel's platform. You want a build that handles every use case without compromise. Skip this if: Your workload is purely gaming with no professional creative use — the 9800X3D | RTX 5080 is better value for pure gaming. Or go higher to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D | RTX 5090 at $9,999 for the absolute maximum. Buying Guides Best High-End Gaming PC Best Gaming PC in Canada (2026) Best Workstation PC Canada Best PC for Streaming + Gaming Is the Intel or AMD flagship right for you? Call us — we'll compare them for your specific workload in 5 minutes. Ask a Technician 📞 (905) 247-7085 GamerTech Guarantee Every Build. Every Time. 🔧 Hand-Built In Vaughan, ON ✅ 1-Year Warranty Parts + Labour 🚚 Free Shipping Canada-wide ⚡ Same-Day Order by 4 PM 🇨🇦 Canadian Company No import fees 📞 (905) 247-7085 Talk to a tech Frequently Asked Questions Is the Core Ultra 9 285K better than the Ryzen 9800X3D for gaming? In pure gaming, the 9800X3D is slightly faster in most titles due to 3D V-Cache. However, the 285K's 24 cores give it a lead in content creation and professional workloads. If your use is 80%+ gaming, the 9800X3D build is better value. If you also do serious video editing, rendering, or use professional software, the 285K is the better choice. What can the RTX 5080 do that the 5070Ti can't? The RTX 5080 delivers a 25–35% performance increase over the 5070Ti at 4K, and handles very high-resolution textures and ray tracing more comfortably. At 1440p the difference is smaller — both deliver excellent performance. The gap is most visible at 4K native ultra settings and in ray-tracing-heavy scenarios. Does this PC support PCIe 5.0 SSD and GPU? Yes. The LGA1851 platform with Z890 chipset supports PCIe 5.0 for both GPU and M.2 NVMe, delivering maximum bandwidth for the RTX 5080 and Gen 5 SSD included in this build.