Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Ultra 9 185H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 9 185H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 45 Watt
19.07
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
29.90
+56.8%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Ultra 9 185H by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking308147
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2232
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049AM4
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.35 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes820
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 9 185H 19.07
Ryzen 9 5900XT 29.90
+56.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 9 185H 29409
Ryzen 9 5900XT 46110
+56.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.07 29.90
Recency 14 December 2023 31 July 2024
Threads 22 32
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 105 Watt

Ultra 9 185H has 133.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 56.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 45.5% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 185H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 9 185H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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