Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
59.9Single-core76.8
52.9Multi-core83.4
47.1Efficiencyspec-based44.4
72.7iGPU60.5
63.1Platformspec-based73.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 57.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+31) and single-core (+17). 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 9 185H
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 61
- 74% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 1,855
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 60
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 53
- 167% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 96 GB
- 117% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 17,300
- 95% higher PassMark: 56,512 vs 28,947
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 45 W+18% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 160 W+39% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Threads | 22 | 24+9% |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.5 GHz+8% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,350 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 256 GB+167% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 43% | 3,150+30%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,400Top 33% | 20,500+53%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,250+26%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300Top 27% | 37,500+117%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 28,947Top 24% | 56,512+95%Top 3% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,225+74%Top 13% | 1,855Top 37% |
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