Valorant
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32 GB
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Core Ultra 9 185H vs Core Ultra 9 285H
The Core Ultra 9 185H is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 9 285H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 185H has a 34% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 285H boosts 6% higher.
Intel BGA 2049
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 2049Meteor Lake
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-HMobile
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MobileArc Xe-LPG Graphics 128EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Graphics 140T5600 MHz (DDR5 Depends on motherboard)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5), 8400 MHz (LPDDR5X)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 185H or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285H. It's 16% faster than the Core Ultra 9 185H on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285H than Core Ultra 9 185H?expand_more
16% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 9 185H or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 185H and Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 185H scores 62/100, Core Ultra 9 285H scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 9 185H or Core Ultra 9 285H bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 9 185H or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285H is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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