Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vs Intel Core i7-1260U

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Performance
Core Ultra 9 185H0% better
12,69334% of 36,991
Core i7-1260U
12,64734% of 36,991

The Core Ultra 9 185H has 0% better performance than the Core i7-1260U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Core i7-1260U
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Summary

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About the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core (22-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2023. It is part of Intel's Ultra 9 lineup, which is based on the Meteor Lake microarchitecture. The Ultra 9 185H is compatible with Intel BGA 2049 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 128EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core Ultra 9 185H supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core Ultra 9 185H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 112 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core Ultra 9 185H features 16 total cores which can process 22 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 16 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 10 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core Ultra 9 185H includes an integrated graphics solution called Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 128EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 9 185H has the 180th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 34.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-1260U CPU

The Intel Core i7-1260U is a 10-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-U microarchitecture. The i7-1260U is compatible with Intel BGA 1781 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-1260U supports DDR4, DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-1260U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-1260U features 10 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 10 cores consist of 2 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-1260U includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 96EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-1260U has the 181st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 34.19% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesUltra 9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2023Q1 2022
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core Ultra 9 185H0% better
12,69334% of 36,991
Core i7-1260U
12,64734% of 36,991

The Core Ultra 9 185H has 0% better performance than the Core i7-1260U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core Ultra 9 185H is ranked 180th with a score of 12,693, and the Core i7-1260U is ranked 181st with a score of 12,647.

Performance per dollar
Core Ultra 9 185H
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Core i7-1260U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core Ultra 9 185H and the Core i7-1260U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core Ultra 9 185H or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-9750H13,028.5+3%
Core i7-11375H12,954+2%
Core i5-1240U12,746+0%
Core i5-1335U12,727+0%
Core Ultra 9 185H12,693
Core i7-1260U12,647-0%
Xeon E-2276M12,568-1%
Ryzen 7 5825U12,484-2%
Core i7-1250U12,473-2%
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U12,335-3%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
12,693
(+0.36%)
12,647
3DMark Time Spy CPU
6,307
(+1.06%)
6,241
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,316
(+92.52%)
1,203
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
260
(+18.45%)
219.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
13,351
(+64.02%)
8,140
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,483
(+8.24%)
2,294
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
27,129
(+90.17%)
14,266
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,730
(+15.69%)
3,224
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size7 nm10 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
SeriesUltra 9Core i7
MicroarchitectureMeteor LakeAlder Lake-U
CodenameMeteor LakeAlder Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR5DDR4, DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
Cores1610
Threads2212
Performance Cores (P-cores)62
Efficient Cores (E-cores)108
Clock Speed3.9 GHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
P-core Clock3.9 GHz1100.0 MHz
P-core Turbo Clock5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
E-core Clock Speed1900.0 MHz800.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier39.0x11.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
L1 Cache112 KB80 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1.25 MB
L3 Cache24 MB12 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB96 KB
E-core L2 Cache2 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
SocketIntel BGA 2049Intel BGA 1781
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x8, PCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W9 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--9 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--29 W
TJ Max110 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore Ultra 9 185HCore i7-1260U
Integrated GraphicsArc Xe-LPG Graphics 128EUIris Xe 96EU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, VNNI, vPro, DLBoost 3.0, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.