Apple M2 Pro vs Core Ultra 9 185H: specs and benchmark comparison
Multi-thread performance
depends on the taskBenchmark results disagree, so the choice depends on the specific task.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Apple M2 Pro is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core Ultra 9 185H is better1
Max memory capacity 64 GB more96 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- 0.4% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Apple M2 Pro205.8 samples/minCore Ultra 9 185H206.7 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 206B · 2070200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 0.4% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Apple M2 Pro
205.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 40 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 40 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 198.99–244.86; submissions 2025-07-23 to 2026-08-21; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
206.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 32 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 32 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 172.4–225.43; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-03-08; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 197 | 218.1 | B +10.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 197.8 | 208.5 | B +5.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 199.4 | 185 | A +7.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 203 | 206.9 | B +1.9% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (9)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 240.7 | 178.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 192.8 | 237.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.5 | 196.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 200.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 196.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 198 | 236.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 197.7 | 233.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 202 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 199.2 | — | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Apple M2 Pro | B · Core Ultra 9 185H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | no data | 16 (6P + 10E) | no data for A |
| Threads | no data | 22 | no data for A |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 2.3 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | no data | 5.1 GHz | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | no data | 24 MB | no data for A |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | no data | FCBGA2049 | no data for A |
| Process node | 5 nm | no data | no data for B |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | Unified memory | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 | no data for A |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | no data | 5,600 MT/s | no data for A |
| Max memory capacity | 32 GB | 96 GB | B: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | no data for A |
| Integrated graphics | Apple M2 Pro (16 / 19-core GPU) | Intel Arc graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | no data | 45 W | no data for A |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | no data | 115 W | no data for A |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | no data | 35 W | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
Ano data
B16 (6P + 10E)
no data for ACores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
Ano data
B22
no data for ABase clock
Ano data
B2.3 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
Ano data
B5.1 GHz
no data for A
Cache
L3 cache
Ano data
B24 MB
no data for A
Platform
Socket
Ano data
BFCBGA2049
no data for AProcess node
A5 nm
Bno data
no data for B
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
AUnified memory
BDDR5, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
Ano data
B2
no data for AOfficial memory speed
Ano data
B5,600 MT/s
no data for AFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A32 GB
B96 GB
B: 64 GB morePCI Express
Ano data
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
no data for AIntegrated graphics
AApple M2 Pro (16 / 19-core GPU)
BIntel Arc graphics
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
Ano data
B45 W
no data for AMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
Ano data
B115 W
no data for AMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
Ano data
B35 W
no data for AThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Apple M2 Pro: Apple M2 Pro (16 / 19-core GPU). Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: Intel Arc graphics.
Which is faster: Apple M2 Pro or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H?
It depends on the task: multi-thread performance: results disagree.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Apple — specifications of Apple M2 Prochecked November 14, 2026
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core Ultra 9 185Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.