Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

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The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It ranks 23 of 249 and delivers 56.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $1680, at an average price of $3420.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is 36% faster and its entry price is $30 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It ranks 23 of 249 and delivers 56.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $1680, at an average price of $3420.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is 36% faster and its entry price is $30 lower.

Specs

Model 386H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 9
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 16
Cache 18 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#23 of 249
Relative performance 56.8%
Laptops 4
Price from $1680
Average price $3420

Recommended alternatives

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