Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
73Single-core59.9
71.7Multi-core52.9
28.9Efficiencyspec-based47.1
40.2iGPU72.7
78Platformspec-based63.1
13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900HX4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 63.4 to 57.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+19) and single-core (+13). Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 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 i9-14900HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 60
- Stronger multi-core score: 72 vs 53
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 75% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,200 vs 17,300
- 60% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 10
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 40
- 333% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 744
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 45 W+18% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+37% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Threads | 32+45% | 22 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz+14% | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+20%Top 19% | 2,430Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,100+35%Top 11% | 13,400Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,190+22%Top 7% | 1,790Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,200+75%Top 7% | 17,300Top 27% |
| PassMark | 43,593+51%Top 11% | 28,947Top 24% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 25% | 3,225+333%Top 13% |
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