Can the Core Ultra 9 285K run The Witcher IV?
Yes — the Core Ultra 9 285K clears The Witcher IV's predicted recommended CPU spec. It has the headroom for the game's simulation load; your GPU will decide your frame rate.
Clears predicted recommended specs
CD Projekt Red has not published official The Witcher IV PC requirements. These predictions are modeled on the game's Unreal Engine 5 target and CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 PC scaling — updated when official specs land.
Against the predicted CPU requirements
Minimum CPU (Core i5-9600 / Ryzen 5 3600 (predicted))✓ Clears
Recommended CPU (Core i7-13700 / Ryzen 7 7800X3D (predicted))✓ Clears