- Cores: 16
- TDP: 15-25 W (configurable)
- Transistor size: 2 nm
Expert Verdict
A mid-to-upper-range Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor with strong single-core performance (80/100), excellent power efficiency. Suited for demanding workloads.
Review
Single-Core Performance
80
Multi-Core Performance
54
Power Efficiency
84
QucikComparison Final Score
70
Pros
- Excellent single-core performance
- Great power efficiency
- High core count (16 cores)
- Built-in integrated graphics
- Modern DDR5 memory support
Cons
- No significant drawbacks for its tier
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Full Specifications
Cinebench
Reputable cross-platform benchmark for high-performance processors
| Cinebench 2024 (Single) | 125 |
|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 (Multi) | 1268 |
GeekBench v6
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 2838 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 16705 |
| File compression | 1420 MB/sec |
| Clang compilation | 118.2 Klines/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 426.1 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 483.8 Mpixels/sec |
| Text processing | 286.3 pages/sec |
| Background blur | 65.7 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 157.6 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 24.3 Mpixels/sec |
PassMark
Synthetic test that focuses on raw computational performance for low-level functions
| Passmark CPU (Single-Core) | 4279 |
|---|---|
| Passmark CPU (Multi-Core) | 35270 |
| Integer math | — |
| Floating point math | — |
| Find prime numbers | — |
| Random string sorting | — |
| Data encryption | — |
| Data compression | — |
| Physics | — |
| Extended instructions | — |
Blender
3D rendering test that measures CPU performance in 3D modeling tasks (uses all cores)
Performance Per Watt
Shows the score you get per each watt of PL1 TDP
| Cinebench 2024 / Watt | 50.7 PPW |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt | 668.2 PPW |
| Passmark CPU Mark / Watt | 1410.8 PPW |
| Blender / Watt | 9.76 PPW |
General
| Vendor | Intel |
|---|---|
| Released | 5-Jan-26 |
| Type | Laptop |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Codename | Panther Lake |
| Model number | 386H |
| Integrated GPU | Xe3 Graphics |
| Qualcomm Equivalent | — |
CPU
| Performance Cores | |
| P-Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| P-Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency (P) | 2.1 GHz |
| Efficient Cores | |
| E-Cores | 12 |
| E-Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency (E) | 1.6 GHz |
| Total | |
| Total Cores | 16 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| Multiplier | 20x |
| L1 Cache | 192K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 2560K (per core) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Package
| Transistors | — |
|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | 2 nm |
| TDP (PL1) | 15-25 W (configurable) |
| Socket | FCBGA2540 |
| Peak Temperature | 100°C |
iGPU
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
|---|---|
| GPU Boost Clock | 2500 MHz |
| Shading Units | — |
| TMUs | — |
| ROPs | — |
| Execution Units | 4 |
| iGPU FLOPS | — |
Memory Support
| Memory Types | #NAME? |
|---|---|
| Max. Memory Size | 128 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
| ECC Support | No |
