FPSVersusCore Ultra 9 185H vs Core i9-12900HX
Performance score
By our estimate, Core i9-12900HX beats Core Ultra 9 185H by 3%.
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
| Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-12900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 43.03 | 44.17 |
| Ranking position | 111 | 105 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 49.97 | no data |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q2 2022 |
Specifications
| Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-12900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 22 | 24 |
| P + E cores | 6 + 10 | 8 + 8 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Process node | Intel 4 | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | 11 TOPS | no |
Compatibility
| Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-12900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | no data |
| TDP | 45 W | no data |
| Max temperature | 110 °C | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-12900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5/X-7467, DDR5-5600 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 96 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 28 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core Ultra 9 185H
- 4% faster single core
- newer: released in 2023
Core i9-12900HX
- more threads: 24 vs 22
- bigger L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
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