Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
—Single-core61.9
—Multi-core58.7
58.3Efficiency81.4
50.7Platform50.7
0 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 386H2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 62.1 to 54.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+23). Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 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 386H
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger efficiency score: 81 vs 58
- 44% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Process | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 25 W+44% |
| Max TDP | — | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Xe3 Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,057Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,687Top 21% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core Ultra 9 386Hvs AMD Ryzen 7 7840UVSIntel Core Ultra 9 386Hvs Intel Processor N250VSIntel Core Ultra 9 386Hvs AMD Ryzen 7 7840HSVSIntel Core Ultra 9 386Hvs AMD Ryzen 7 8845HSVSIntel Core Ultra X9 388Hvs Apple M4 (10-core)VSIntel Core Ultra X9 388Hvs Intel Core i9-14900HXVSIntel Core Ultra X9 388Hvs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365VSIntel Core Ultra X9 388Hvs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HVS