Intel Core Ultra 5 225H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
66.7Single-core59.9
49.4Multi-core52.9
75.7Efficiencyspec-based47.1
66iGPU72.7
56.8Platformspec-based63.1
6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 57.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7). 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 Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 60
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 96 GB
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,727 vs 2,430
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 49
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 66
- 57% higher threads: 22 vs 14
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 36% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 2,378
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm+57% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 28 W+38% | 45 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 14 | 22+57% |
| Base clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz+35% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 24 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130T | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,727+12%Top 37% | 2,430Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,222Top 45% | 13,400+10%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969+10%Top 22% | 1,790Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,630Top 37% | 17,300+18%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 28,049Top 26% | 28,947+3%Top 24% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,378Top 30% | 3,225+36%Top 14% |
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