Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K work with the MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI?
Yes. Both use Intel LGA1851 (CPU socket).
Both records are reviewed against the manufacturers' sources; sources last checked 2026-10-14. Informational only: confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Why
- ✓ Both use Intel LGA1851 (CPU socket).
Good to know
- Intel: Core desktop processors (12th-14th Gen, LGA1700) and Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2, LGA1851) are not cross-compatible.
- Core Ultra 200S processors support DDR5 only.
Sources
- MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI: specs from MSI specification page, checked against the source 2026-10-13.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: specs from Intel product specifications (ark), checked against the source 2026-10-13.
- Intel LGA1851 (CPU socket): Intel desktop socket for Core Ultra 200S (Series 2) processors on 800-series chipset boards (Z890, B860); DDR5 only. (Intel: Are cooling solutions designed for LGA1700 compatible with LGA1851?).
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