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Microsoft XBox Series X | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
CPU comparisonMicrosoft XBox Series X or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Microsoft XBox Series X was released in Q3/2020. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 cores with 22 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 9 (1) |
AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Renoir (Zen 2) | Architecture | Meteor Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 CPU cores and 22 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is at 2.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 22 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Zen 2 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz (5.10 GHz) 6x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 1.00 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
-- | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | 34 TOPS |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Microsoft XBox Series X or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
1.83 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.35 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 4 |
52 | Compute units | 128 |
3328 | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
10 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Microsoft XBox Series X can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 560.0 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
GDDR6 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
560.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 18.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
23.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 65 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Microsoft XBox Series X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 42.00 MB cache. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA | Socket | BGA 2049 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) @ 1.83 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.35 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16,750 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
Unknown | ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) UX8406 |