Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
59.2Single-core59.9
30.6Multi-core52.9
93Efficiencyspec-based47.1
40.4iGPU72.7
37.2Platformspec-based63.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core 3 30415 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.3 to 49.1, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+32) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core 3 304 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core 3 304
- 71% lower process: 2 nm vs 7 nm
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 31
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 40
- 500% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 1
- 340% higher threads: 22 vs 5
- 328% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 753
General
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Process | 2 nm+71% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 15 W+67% | 45 W |
| Max TDP | 35 W | 115 W+229% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 5 | 16+220% |
| Performance cores | 1 | 6+500% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 5 | 22+340% |
| Base clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.3 GHz+53% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+19% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 24 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3-core) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 2,300 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 96 GB+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 40% | 2,430+1%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 14% | 13,400+124%Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,765Top 43% | 1,790+1%Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,263Bottom 16% | 17,300+229%Top 25% |
| PassMark | 12,194Bottom 22% | 28,947+137%Top 22% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 753Bottom 30% | 3,225+328%Top 13% |
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