FPSVersusApple M3 Max 14-core vs Core Ultra 9 185H
Performance score
Apple M3 Max 14-core is 3% faster than Core Ultra 9 185H by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M3 Max 14-core | Core Ultra 9 185H | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 44.28 | 43.03 |
| Ranking position | 103 | 111 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 49.97 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) | Meteor Lake |
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q4 2023 |
Specifications
| Apple M3 Max 14-core | Core Ultra 9 185H | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16 |
| Threads | 14 | 22 |
| P + E cores | 10 + 4 | 6 + 10 |
| Base clock | no data | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.05 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 24 MB |
| Process node | no data | Intel 4 |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Arc Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | 11 TOPS |
Compatibility
| Apple M3 Max 14-core | Core Ultra 9 185H | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | FCBGA2049 |
| TDP | no data | 45 W |
| Max temperature | no data | 110 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Apple M3 Max 14-core | Core Ultra 9 185H | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | LPDDR5/X-7467, DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 96 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 28 |
Pros and cons
Apple M3 Max 14-core
- 3% faster single core
Core Ultra 9 185H
- more cores: 16 vs 14
- more threads: 22 vs 14
- has integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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