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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H was released in Q4/2023 and has 16 cores. The processor can process 22 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 2049. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H achieved a result of 1,862 points (single-core) or 13,430 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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| Family: | Intel Core Ultra 9 (8) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) |
| Architecture: | Meteor Lake H |
| Technology: | 7 nm |
| Segment: | Notebook |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is 2.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 16 / 22 |
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| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 6x Redwood Cove |
| B-Core: | 8x Crestmont |
| C-Core: | 2x Crestmont |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| A-Core Frequency: | 2.30 GHz (5.10 GHz) |
| B-Core Frequency: | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) |
| C-Core Frequency: | 1.00 GHz (2.50 GHz) |
NPU AI performance
The 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.
| AI hardware: | Intel® AI Boost |
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| AI specifications: | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU: | 34 TOPS |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has the Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) installed, which has 128 streaming multiprocessors (1024 shaders).
| GPU name: | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.60 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 2.35 GHz |
| Compute units: | 128 |
| Shader: | 1024 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | Yes |
| Release date: | Q4/2023 |
| Max. displays: | 4 |
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| Generation: | -- |
| Direct X: | 12.2 |
| Technology: | 5 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 32 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | Decode / Encode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | Decode / Encode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode |
| VP9: | Decode |
| AV1: | Decode / Encode |
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| AVC: | Decode / Encode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core Ultra 9 185H supports a maximum of 96 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 120.0 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| LPDDR5X-7500 DDR5-5600 | 120.0 GB/s 89.6 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 96 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 5.0 x 20 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has a TDP of 45 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2): | 115 W |
| TDP up: | 65 W |
| TDP down: | 35 W |
| Tjunction max.: | 110 °C |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is made in 7 nm and has 42.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 7 nm |
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| Chip design: | Chiplet |
| Socket: | BGA 2049 |
| L2-Cache: | 18.00 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 24.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 11, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date: | Q4/2023 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
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Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900H
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Intel Core i7-13620H
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
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Benchmarks
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Cinebench R23 (SC)
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Geekbench 6 (SC)
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Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,808 entries
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Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,508 entries
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Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,475 entries
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FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,154 entries
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3DMark Timespy (iGPU)
530 entries
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PassMark CPU-Mark
2,450 entries
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
241 entries
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
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