Core Ultra 9 185H vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D: 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 Core Ultra 9 185H is better3
Cores 8 more16 (6P + 10E) vs 8
Threads 6 more22 vs 16
Official memory speed 2,400 MT/s more5,600 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Where Ryzen 7 5800X3D is better2
L3 cache 72 MB more96 MB vs 24 MB
Max memory capacity 32 GB more128 GB vs 96 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.
- 1.3% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core Ultra 9 185H206.7 samples/minRyzen 7 5800X3D209.5 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 207B · 2090200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 1.3% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · 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.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
209.5 samples/min · community measurement, sample 109 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 109 submissions (19 outliers excluded), interquartile range 205.31–213.56; submissions 2025-07-21 to 2026-08-02; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
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 (5)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 218.1 | 200.9 | A +8.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 208.5 | 205.5 | A +1.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 185 | 206.7 | B +11.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 206.9 | 197.5 | A +4.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 233.2 | 201.9 | A +15.5% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (12)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 178.6 | 226.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 237.8 | 228 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 196.4 | 217.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 236.1 | 214.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 218.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 219.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 223.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 217.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 213.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 174.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 229.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 250.3 | 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 · Core Ultra 9 185H | B · Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 16 (6P + 10E) | 8 | A: 8 more |
| Threads | 22 | 16 | A: 6 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz | B: 1.1 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz | A: 0.6 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 512 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | no data | 4 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 96 MB | B: 72 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM4 | differs |
| Process node | no data | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | no data for A |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | DDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,600 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 2,400 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 96 GB | 128 GB | B: 32 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc graphics | none | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 105 W | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 115 W | no data | no data for B |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A16 (6P + 10E)
B8
A: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A22
B16
A: 6 moreBase clock
A2.3 GHz
B3.4 GHz
B: 1.1 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.1 GHz
B4.5 GHz
A: 0.6 GHz more
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B512 KB
no data for AL2 cache
Ano data
B4 MB
no data for AL3 cache
A24 MB
B96 MB
B: 72 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA2049
BAM4
differsProcess node
Ano data
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
no data for A
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR5, LPDDR5/x
BDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,600 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 2,400 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A96 GB
B128 GB
B: 32 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Arc graphics
Bnone
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B105 W
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A115 W
Bno data
no data for BMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
Bno data
no data for BThe 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 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H uses FCBGA2049, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses AM4.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D have?
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: 16 cores / 22 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: Intel Arc graphics. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: no.
Which is faster: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?
It depends on the task: multi-thread performance: results disagree.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core Ultra 9 185Hchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3Dchecked 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 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, 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 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.