Core i9-12900H vs Core Ultra 9 185H
The Core i9-12900H is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i9-12900H is 4% faster (55 vs 53).
- Cores: Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 vs 14.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-12900H 45 W, Core Ultra 9 185H 45 W.
- Age: the Core Ultra 9 185H is 1 year newer (2023 vs 2022).
- Platform: different sockets (FCBGA1744 vs FCBGA2049), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-12900H | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 55 | 53 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen H | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 H |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Cores | 14 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 22 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 45 W | 45 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA2049 |