
The latest benchmark results for Intel’s highly anticipated Core Ultra 9 185H “Meteor Lake” CPU have been leaked, which has left tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. It reveals impressive multi-core performance capabilities. The CPU, which boasts a maximum frequency of 5.1 GHz, has demonstrated its prowess in a series of rigorous tests.
Initial assessments of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU in Geekbench 5 were met with some disappointment, as it only marginally outperformed its predecessor, the last-generation Core i7 chips. However, the most recent benchmarks paint a significantly brighter picture, showcasing substantial improvements, particularly in multi-core tests. The CPU now stands on par with the high-performance “HX” class processors, known for their superior clock speeds and higher thermal design power (TDP).
Under the hood, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H “Meteor Lake” CPU is equipped with a formidable arsenal of 16 cores, comprising 6 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores, and 2 LP E-Cores, providing a total of 22 threads. Its maximum clock frequency pierces through the 5.1 GHz threshold, promising a level of performance that could potentially redefine computing standards.
With a generous 24 MB of L3 cache, the chip is poised to handle demanding workloads with efficiency and speed. The projected TDP of 28-45W positions this powerhouse as an energy-efficient option, catering to a range of computing needs.
While the specific configuration of the test machine is not disclosed, it is known that the PC was outfitted with 64 GB of DDR5 memory, indicating a system designed to harness the full potential of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU.
Performance-wise, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H “Meteor Lake” CPU has astounded with a single-core score of 1873 points, showcasing its ability to handle tasks that rely heavily on individual core performance. In the realm of multi-core tasks, where the true mettle of modern CPUs is tested, this chip soared to an impressive 13,796 points. This places it ahead of the Core i9-12950HX, a processor featuring 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, and operating at a higher TDP of up to 157W (PL2).

The advancement in single-core performance is noteworthy, though there remains room for further refinement, particularly when compared to the performance of Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors at similar clock speeds.
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