Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
70.3Single-core74.6
60Multi-core61.3
81.4Efficiencyspec-based81.4
70iGPU88.3
58.2Platformspec-based56.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 386H6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 66.5, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+18) and single-core (+4). 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
- 33% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 96 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 70
- Stronger iGPU score: 88 vs 70
- 128% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,501 vs 2,846
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Process | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Base TDP | 25 W | 25 W |
| Max TDP | 80 W | 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 Graphics (4 Xe3-cores) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 2,500 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,876Top 21% | 3,038+6%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,298Top 18% | 17,395+7%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,069Top 14% | 2,201+6%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,307+2%Top 18% | 18,911Top 19% |
| PassMark | 36,060Top 16% | 36,409+1%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,846Top 21% | 6,501+128%Top 3% |
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