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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

Explore Intel Core Ultra 9 185H technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.0/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a Laptop processor with 16 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 28927 and a single-thread rating of 3658. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark28,927
4,306 samples
Single Thread3,658
Overall rank#608
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.0Very good

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a Laptop processor with 16 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 28927 and a single-thread rating of 3658. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a Laptop released in 2023. Recorded specifications include a 45 W reference TDP, a 28,927 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 28,927 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,658 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-5600. The 45 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core Ultra 9 185H specifications?

The main recorded details are a 45 W reference TDP, a 28,927 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen AI 9 H 365AMD29,114 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 8745HAMD29,061 points
03Intel Core Ultra 9 185HThis CPU28,927 points
04Intel Core i5-14500HXIntel28,666 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 255AMD28,662 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 7 255AMD3,711 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 8745HAMD3,675 points
03Intel Core Ultra 9 185HThis CPU3,658 points
04AMD Ryzen AI 9 H 365AMD3,650 points
05Intel Core i5-14500HXIntel3,641 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 7 255AMD1,023.6 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 8745HAMD645.8 Mark/W
03Intel Core Ultra 9 185HThis CPU642.8 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen AI 9 H 365AMD539.1 Mark/W
05Intel Core i5-14500HXIntel521.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
333,469.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
19,469.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
19,860.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
123.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
72,047.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
97,223.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,936.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
38,918.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads16 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP45 W
Integrated graphicsIntel Arc graphics

Memory support

LPDDR5
Memory typeLPDDR5 / DDR5
Official speedDDR5-5600
Maximum capacity96 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 64 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L29 x 2048 KB
L324 MB