We got our hands on an MSI laptop with the Core Ultra 9 285H, the top CPU in an all-new line of Intel laptop silicon. See how ...

For example, this beastly Acemagic F1A mini PC is only $449 right now, a good deal under its $599 MSRP. It’s a phenomenal machine for that price. The Acemagic F1A features a powerful Intel Core ...

A loaded mini PC is often better than a laptop, providing more power and taking up less space on your desk at a cheaper price point, as long as you don’t need the portability that a laptop offers.

In other words, Intel's latest Arrow Lake CPUs, including the Core Ultra 9 285K, are nowhere to be seen ... how the top frequency achieved with a PC processor has levelled off in recent years.