The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H stands as the top-tier model in the Core Ultra family. How does its performance measure up? Let's delve into it today.
According to CPU-Z information retrieval, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor features 6 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 2 ultra-low power cores, totaling 16 cores and 22 threads. It boasts a maximum turbo frequency of 5.1GHz, 24MB of L3 cache, and a base TDP of 45W.
This processor is crafted using the new Intel 4 process technology, specifically the 7nm process. It incorporates Intel's advanced Foveros 3D packaging technology and introduces a modular architecture design for the first time. Let's now explore its performance.
First, refer to the single-core and multi-core performance of CPU-Z. From the test results, the Core Ultra 9 185H scored 760 in single-core and 8005.9 in multi-core. Compared to the Core Ultra 7 155H, which also has 16 cores and 22 threads, the Core Ultra 9 185H outperforms significantly in both single-core and multi-core performance, truly living up to the standards expected of the highest-spec model in the family.
Under the testing standards of CINEBENCH R23, the processor scored 1813 in single-core performance and 16035 in multi-core performance, showcasing excellent overall performance. In the CINEBENCH 2024 standards, the processor scored 107 in single-core performance and 793 in multi-core performance.
Under the 3DMark CPU Profile test standard, the Core Ultra 9 185H processor scored 986 in single-thread, 1896 in 2 threads, 3379 in 4 threads, 4895 in 8 threads, 6081 in 16 threads, with a maximum thread score of 6362. Overall, its multi-core performance is indeed impressive.
The Intel Ultra processor introduces a dedicated NPU computing unit for AI acceleration. We evaluated the AI performance of the NPU module in the Intel Ultra 9 185H processor using UL Procyon's AI test, with the measured Float16 floating-point computing capability scoring 279 points.
It handles low-power AI applications well. Currently, NPUs on Windows systems mainly handle low-power AI tasks such as camera noise reduction and background blurring, which significantly reduce overall system power consumption when offloaded to the NPU.
Next, let's take a look at the performance of the Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics in the Core Ultra 9 185H processor.
In various 3DMark tests, the Iris Xe graphics scored 3469 in the DX12 TimeSpy graphics performance test and 8826 in the DX11 Fire Strike test. Overall, the performance is higher than that of the Iris Xe graphics integrated in the Core Ultra 7 155H. Furthermore, compared to the previous Iris Xe graphics, the Iris Xe graphics has doubled its overall performance.
In addition, the integrated graphics of the Ruixuan actually supports DX12U and ray tracing. Although using integrated graphics for ray tracing in games may not be practical, ray tracing is not limited to gaming. Creative productivity applications such as film, television, and 3D rendering also make use of ray tracing. This means that even thin and light laptops without dedicated graphics cards can now meet certain demands for ray tracing applications.
Thanks to the support of Intel's OpenVINO, the Iris Xe graphics can benefit from OpenVINO acceleration optimization, thus boosting its performance in certain AI applications.
We tested the AI performance of Iris Xe graphics using UL Procyon, achieving an impressive Float16 floating-point operation score of 400.
Overall, the Intel Core i9-185H, as the first-generation Ultra processor, delivers a solid performance experience, especially excelling in AI capabilities. The Core i9-185H can significantly enhance the AI computing power of thin and light laptops.
Moreover, the excellent graphics performance of Iris Xe graphics allows thin and light laptops to smoothly run AAA games at 1080p resolution.
