Core Ultra 9 185H

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core Ultra 9 185H based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,595 Rank: 110
Rank Name Score Visual
106 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,609
+0.2%
107 Core Ultra 7 268V 6,608
+0.2%
108 EPYC 7642 6,599
+0.1%
109 Xeon w5-2455X 6,595
+0%
110 Core Ultra 9 185H 6,595
111 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,587
-0.1%
112 Ryzen 9 7940HS 6,553
-0.6%
113 Ryzen 9 8945HS 6,536
-0.9%
114 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 6,532
-1%
115 Ryzen 5 7600 6,510
-1.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 9 185H based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,320 Rank: 179
Rank Name Score Visual
175 Xeon D-2187NT 6,339
+0.3%
176 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 6,337
+0.3%
177 Xeon E5-2687W 0 6,333
+0.2%
178 Xeon Gold 6248 6,321
+0%
179 Core Ultra 9 185H 6,320
180 Xeon W-2195 6,312
-0.1%
181 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 6,312
-0.1%
182 Xeon W-3245M 6,306
-0.2%
183 Ryzen 9 5900 6,306
-0.2%
184 Core i5-13500 6,302
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 9 185H based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,778 Rank: 79
Rank Name Score Visual
75 Ryzen 5 7600 6,827
+0.7%
76 Ryzen AI 9 365 6,799
+0.3%
77 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,797
+0.3%
78 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,790
+0.2%
79 Core Ultra 9 185H 6,778
80 Ryzen Z1 6,767
-0.2%
81 Xeon w7-2475X 6,757
-0.3%
82 Xeon W-1390P 6,744
-0.5%
83 Ryzen 9 7940HS 6,725
-0.8%
84 Ryzen 9 8945HS 6,708
-1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 9 185H based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,543 Rank: 169
Rank Name Score Visual
165 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,562
+0.3%
166 Core i9-12900T 5,562
+0.3%
167 Core i9-9990XE 5,549
+0.1%
168 Xeon W-3245 5,544
+0%
169 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,543
170 Xeon Gold 6252 5,532
-0.2%
171 EPYC 7401P 5,531
-0.2%
172 EPYC 7282 5,528
-0.3%
173 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,522
-0.4%
174 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,519
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 9 185H based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,507 Rank: 200
Rank Name Score Visual
196 Xeon Gold 6140 5,528
+0.4%
197 Xeon Gold 6242 5,519
+0.2%
198 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,518
+0.2%
199 Xeon Gold 6142 5,511
+0.1%
200 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,507
201 Core i9-12900T 5,506
+-0%
202 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,503
-0.1%
203 Core i9-10920X 5,501
-0.1%
204 Xeon Gold 6138 5,498
-0.2%
205 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,496
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 9 185H based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,472 Rank: 194
Rank Name Score Visual
190 Xeon Gold 6146 5,496
+0.4%
191 Core i9-9920X 5,493
+0.4%
192 Xeon Gold 6138 5,479
+0.1%
193 Ryzen 5 7600 5,474
+0%
194 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,472
195 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,467
-0.1%
196 Xeon Gold 6140 5,465
-0.1%
197 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,461
-0.2%
198 Xeon Gold 6132 5,456
-0.3%
199 Xeon Gold 5317 5,456
-0.3%

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Core Ultra 9 185H Details

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H stands out as a high-performance mobile processor launched in December 2023, designed for demanding laptops and portable workstations. Built on Intel's Meteor Lake architecture using a 7 nm process, it features a 16-core, 22-thread configuration, combining P-cores and E-cores with simultaneous multithreading enabled. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.9 GHz and can boost up to 5.1 GHz, supported by a 45 W TDP and a BGA 2049 package. It supports DDR5 memory at up to 5600 MT/s through a dual-channel interface, with a total L3 cache of 22.888 MiB and 1.907 MiB of L2 cache. Integrated into the design is Intel's Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 128 execution units, enabling capable GPU performance without a discrete graphics card.

In benchmark testing, the Core Ultra 9 185H achieves a single-core score of 6778, placing it 79th among 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 6320, ranking 179th. These results place it in the upper tier of mobile processors, though it trails behind the top-tier offerings in the overall performance rankings. It outperforms many mainstream and even some high-end desktop CPUs in the single-threaded domain, reflecting its strong per-core performance. However, its multicore performance, while solid, is more competitive with mid-tier workstation processors rather than leading-edge workstation or desktop CPUs. The overall score of 6595 ranks it 109th, indicating it is a capable all-around performer for productivity, content creation, and gaming on mobile platforms.

The processor supports a wide array of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, and Intel’s vPro platform, along with virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, which enhance security and system management. It also includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of up to 11 TOPS, making it suitable for AI acceleration and machine learning tasks. Despite its high performance, the processor is not designed for overclocking, as the clock multiplier is locked, a common trade-off for power efficiency in mobile designs.

As of March 2026, the Core Ultra 9 185H remains a compelling option for users seeking powerful mobile computing, particularly in thin-and-light laptops where integrated graphics and efficiency are key. Its balanced combination of high clock speeds, large cache, and integrated AI capabilities make it ideal for content creators, engineers, and power users who need both responsiveness and multitasking capability. While it doesn't match the raw multicore performance of high-end desktop or server processors, its efficiency and performance per watt position it as a leading choice in the mobile segment.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 9 185H
Cores: 16
Threads: 22
Base Frequency: 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 39x (locked)
Core Name: Meteor Lake
Socket: BGA 2049
Package: FC-BGA18X
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 109.568 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB
L3 Cache: 22.888 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d SHA TSX
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