Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
47.3Single-core61.9
42.6Multi-core58.7
47.1Efficiency81.4
78iGPU—
63.1Platform50.7
5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 62.1 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+34) and Multi-core (+16). 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 platform score: 63 vs 51
- 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger Single-core score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger Multi-core score: 59 vs 43
- Stronger efficiency score: 81 vs 47
- 71% lower process: 2 nm vs 7 nm
- 44% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+33% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 2,350 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 96 GB | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Top 67% | 3,057+26%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,400Top 44% | 17,687+32%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 52% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300Top 37% | — |
| PassMark | 30,100Top 43% | — |
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