Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
59.9Single-core70.3
52.9Multi-core60
47.1Efficiencyspec-based81.4
72.7iGPU70
63.1Platformspec-based58.2
7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H wins this laptop processor face-off, 66.5 to 57.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+10) and multi-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 9 185H
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 44% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 80 W
- 38% higher threads: 22 vs 16
- 33% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 18 MB
- 13% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 2,846
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 60
- Stronger multi-core score: 60 vs 53
- 71% lower process: 2 nm vs 7 nm
- 44% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 96 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Process | 7 nm | 2 nm+71% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 25 W+44% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+44% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Threads | 22+38% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz+10% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+33% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,350 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X, DDR5 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 128 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 43% | 2,876+18%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,400Top 33% | 16,298+22%Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,069+16%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300Top 27% | 19,307+12%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 28,947Top 24% | 36,060+25%Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,225+13%Top 13% | 2,846Top 21% |
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