Hybrid processing for premium laptops
With 16 cores and 22 threads, the Core Ultra 9 185H is built for high-end mobile computing in premium laptop designs.
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High-end Intel Meteor Lake mobile processor for premium laptops. It combines hybrid CPU cores, Arc graphics, and an integrated NPU for AI workloads.

With 16 cores and 22 threads, the Core Ultra 9 185H is built for high-end mobile computing in premium laptop designs.
Intel Arc integrated graphics and an integrated NPU support visual workloads and AI workloads without requiring separate listed components.
The processor supports LPDDR5/X up to 7467 MT/s, DDR5-5600, and PCIe 5.0 plus PCIe 4.0 connectivity.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a high-end Meteor Lake-H mobile processor for premium laptops, combining 16 cores, 22 threads, Arc integrated graphics, and an integrated NPU for AI workloads.
The processor shows superior multi-core performance compared to the Core i9-13900H, based on early benchmark data.
The processor is rated as very good for heavy workloads and is considered an excellent performer for gaming.
The processor is identified as the best choice in the Windows ecosystem for 2025, offering hybrid power suitable for future laptops.
The processor received an overall performance score of 63 from the site's automated evaluation.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake-H) | |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | GHz |
| Cache Size | 24 MB | MB |
| Core Count | 16 cores | cores |
| Cpu Socket | FCBGA2049 | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Launch Date | Q4'23 (2023) | |
| Manufacturing Process | 7 nm | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz | GHz |
| Memory Support | Up to LPDDR5/X 7467 MT/s; up to DDR5-5600 MT/s | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 | |
| Thermal Design Power | 45 W | W |
| Thread Count | 22 threads | threads |

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