Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
47.3Single-core58.1
42.6Multi-core32.4
43Efficiency75.7
78iGPU66
65.4Platform31.3
11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H wins this laptop processor face-off, 50.8 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in platform (+34) and iGPU (+12). Intel Core Ultra 9 288V still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Stronger Multi-core score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger iGPU score: 78 vs 66
- Stronger platform score: 65 vs 31
- 211% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 37 W
- 200% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Stronger Single-core score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 43
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 43% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 33% lower Base TDP: 30 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 30 W+33% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+211% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 22+175% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,350 MHz+15% | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 96 GB+200% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430 | 2,870+18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,400+17% | 11,500 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790 | 1,870+4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+59% | 10,900 |
| PassMark | 30,100+19% | 25,300 |
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