Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C
58.3Efficiency73.3
—iGPU20
50.7Platform28.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 386H0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H wins this laptop processor face-off, 54.5 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in platform (+22). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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
- Stronger platform score: 51 vs 29
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 67% lower process: 2 nm vs 6 nm
- 63% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 3 GHz
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C
- Stronger efficiency score: 73 vs 58
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Qualcomm Snapdragon C |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Process | 2 nm+67% | 6 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Qualcomm Snapdragon C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | — |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+63% | 3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | — |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Qualcomm Snapdragon C |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc Xe3 Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno A643 |
| iGPU clock | — | 900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Qualcomm Snapdragon C |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X, DDR5 | — |
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