Intel Core Ultra 7 255H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
69.7Single-core59.9
56.8Multi-core52.9
75.7Efficiencyspec-based47.1
75.9iGPU72.7
60.5Platformspec-based63.1
10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255H2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H wins this laptop processor face-off, 65.3 to 57.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+10) and multi-core (+4). 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 7 255H
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 60
- Stronger multi-core score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger iGPU score: 76 vs 73
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- 38% higher threads: 22 vs 16
- 15% higher Base clock: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | 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 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 22+38% |
| Base clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | 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 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,851+17%Top 29% | 2,430Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,362+15%Top 23% | 13,400Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,055+15%Top 18% | 1,790Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,624+8%Top 20% | 17,300Top 26% |
| PassMark | 30,782+6%Top 21% | 28,947Top 24% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,719+15%Top 7% | 3,225Top 14% |
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