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93%
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93%
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Intel Core Ultra 9 386H

43,210 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

27,435 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core Ultra 9 386H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

This mobile platform pairs Intel’s 16-core Panther Lake-H processor with NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4070 Mobile GPU, delivering a combined benchmark percentile of 81 across all tested configurations. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 73rd percentile against all graphics cards, making this a decidedly upper-midrange laptop combination with strong multi-threaded compute and capable 1440p-class gaming performance. The data shows a system that leans on its processor for productivity workloads while the GPU handles modern gaming and content-creation acceleration, with no measured FPS data available for this exact pairing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor built on Intel’s 3 nm process node under the Panther Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 3 generation. Its base clock runs at 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and it carries a 25 W TDP, indicating a power-efficient design intended for thin-and-light mobile workstations and performance laptops. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports the multi-threaded workloads where this chip excels.

Benchmark results place this CPU firmly in the high-performance mobile tier. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 20547 multi-core and 2071.5 single-core. The multi-core figure is particularly telling: it surpasses the Intel Core i9-12900 (avgScore 42906) by 0.7% and the Intel Core i9-12900KF (avgScore 42830) by 0.9% in overall average benchmark score, meaning this mobile chip trades blows with desktop-class 12th-gen Intel processors from a few generations back. Meanwhile, the single-core score of 2071.5 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong per-thread performance, critical for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications.

In Cinebench R20, the processor reaches 12820 multi-core and 1809 single-core, while R15 results show 3223 multi-core and 303.5 single-core. PassMark tests reinforce the picture: multi-thread score of 35399, single-thread score of 4218, integer math at 87284, floating-point math at 108527, and extended instructions at 29138. The data compression score of 352365 and data encryption score of 27150 indicate solid throughput for archival and security workloads. Physics simulation scores 3028, while random string sorting hits 42135 and prime number finding scores 341.

Against its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 9 386H shows near-identical aggregate performance to AMD’s Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (deltaPct -0.3%) and Ryzen AI 9 465 (deltaPct -0.5%), while edging out the Intel Core i9-12900 by 0.7% and the i9-12900KF by 0.9%. The average benchmark score of 43210 places it within a rounding error of these competitors, meaning real-world differences will come down to power delivery, thermals, and platform features rather than raw CPU throughput.

The 16-thread design (16 cores, 16 threads) means no Hyper-Threading-style overlap; each core handles one thread, which simplifies scheduling but may slightly reduce throughput versus 8-core/16-thread designs in certain heavily-threaded workloads. Still, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20547 demonstrates that this chip sustains high multi-threaded output, suitable for video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the FACT PACK. Therefore, all gaming frame rate discussions here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of both components. The RTX 4070 Mobile’s PassMark G3D score of 19587 and the CPU’s single-thread score of 4218 combine to suggest a system capable of high-refresh 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance in most titles.

The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 109197 and Vulkan score of 108367 indicate strong compute throughput that translates well to modern game engines. In DirectX 12 workloads, the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 85 suggests the GPU handles API-level overhead efficiently, while DirectX 11 scores 179 and DirectX 9 scores 223, showing backward compatibility strength. For esports titles that rely on CPU single-thread performance, the 2071.5 Cinebench R23 single-core score should drive high frame rates at 1080p with reduced graphics settings.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, and the RTX 4070 Mobile’s 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 compute should deliver playable frame rates in graphically demanding titles, though not at maximum settings in the most intensive AAA releases. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high textures, but may require texture-quality reductions in some newer titles at 1440p. The 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, which can substantially boost frame rates in supported games when upscaling is enabled.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on the AD106 chip using TSMC’s 5 nm process, packing 22,900 million transistors into a 188 mm² die with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1395 MHz and boosts to 1695 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory sits on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute resources include 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. The 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores deliver hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS. Peak performance figures include 15.62 TFLOPS FP32, 15.62 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio), a pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s. The 115 W TDP classifies this as a mid-range mobile GPU, suitable for laptops with adequate cooling.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a PassMark G3D score of 19587, with a GPU compute score of 8399. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 109197 and 108367, respectively. The PassMark DirectX suite shows scores of 116 for DirectX 10, 179 for DirectX 11, 85 for DirectX 12, and 223 for DirectX 9. The 2D graphics score of 763 indicates solid desktop composition performance.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Mobile matches the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (deltaPct 0%) and sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (avgScore 27565), while leading the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell by 1.1% and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 1.5%. The average benchmark score of 27435 places this mobile GPU in the same performance class as desktop GPUs from the previous generation, which is notable for a laptop component. The 73rd percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms its position as a capable mid-range to upper-mid-range graphics solution.

The Ada Lovelace architecture brings hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS 3 frame generation support, which the benchmark scores do not directly capture but which materially improve gaming experience in supported titles. The 8 GB VRAM is the primary constraint for future-proofing at higher resolutions, though it remains sufficient for 1080p and most 1440p scenarios.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative standing: the CPU holds the 88th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile against all GPUs. This 15-percentage-point gap indicates the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers, meaning the GPU will be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads like high-resolution gaming and GPU rendering.

In multi-threaded CPU tasks, the Core Ultra 9 386H’s Cinebench R23 score of 20547 and PassMark multi-thread score of 35399 show ample headroom, so applications that heavily use the CPU—such as video encoding, 3D scene preprocessing, and software compilation—will perform strongly without GPU interference. Conversely, in gaming at 1440p or higher, the RTX 4070 Mobile’s 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 15.62 TFLOPS compute will throttle frame rates well before the CPU becomes a constraint, given the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 4218 in PassMark.

The balance is best described as CPU-leaning. For productivity and content creation, the system will feel exceptionally responsive and fast, with the GPU accelerating specific tasks like rendering and AI inference through its 144 tensor cores. For gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU may occasionally limit frame rates in esports titles where frame rates exceed the GPU’s rendering capacity. The absence of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores provide a consistent picture of a CPU that outperforms its GPU relative to their respective peer groups.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4218 and the GPU’s 15.62 TFLOPS compute should deliver frame rates well above 100 FPS in most competitive titles, though the DirectX 12 score of 85 suggests some API-level overhead. At 1440p, expect 60-100 FPS in most games with medium-to-high settings, with ray tracing enabled requiring DLSS to maintain smooth frame rates.

Streaming: The 16-core CPU with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20547 can handle encoding workloads alongside gaming, while the GPU’s NVENC encoder (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture) offloads streaming to dedicated hardware. The 27150 data encryption score also supports secure streaming protocols without significant performance impact.

Video editing: The CPU’s integer math score of 87284 and floating-point score of 108527 accelerate codec operations and effects processing, while the GPU’s 144 tensor cores and 15.62 TFLOPS FP16 compute speed up AI-assisted editing features. The 8 GB VRAM is workable for 1080p and 1440p timelines with moderate effects.

3D rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench multi-core scores (3223 R15, 12820 R20, 20547 R23) indicate strong CPU-based rendering performance, while the GPU’s compute score of 8399 supports GPU-accelerated renderers. This combination handles both CPU and GPU rendering pipelines effectively, though the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity for GPU rendering.

Software development: The 16-thread CPU with a PassMark multi-thread score of 35399 accelerates compilation, while the 4218 single-thread score keeps IDE interactions snappy. The 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large codebases and virtual machines, and the integrated Xe3 Graphics provides display output without taxing the discrete GPU.

Student and office work: The 25 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP indicate a laptop that balances performance with battery life, and the 4218 single-thread score ensures responsive productivity applications. The integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics handles everyday display tasks, while the discrete GPU remains available for occasional graphics-intensive work.

Who Should Build It

This platform targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance in a mobile form factor, with gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks as secondary priorities. Gamers playing at 1080p with high refresh rates will find this combination well-suited, as will those who occasionally game at 1440p with adjusted settings. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, and AI-assisted tools benefit from the balanced CPU-GPU compute, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit the largest GPU rendering scenes.

Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16-core CPU and its 20547 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, while students and office workers get a fast, power-efficient system with the 25 W CPU TDP supporting longer battery life. Small business workstations handling data processing, encryption, and virtual machines will leverage the CPU’s 352365 data compression score and 27150 encryption score. The 88th CPU percentile and 73rd GPU percentile indicate this is not a top-tier gaming rig but rather a well-rounded performance laptop for mixed workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning processor upgrades are not possible. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration, with a maximum bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and the system supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes for storage and peripherals.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and is soldered as well, so neither component is field-upgradeable in the traditional sense. The 115 W GPU TDP and 25 W CPU TDP together suggest a combined 140 W thermal envelope for the core components, implying the laptop needs adequate cooling but not extreme power delivery. The absence of a suggested PSU value and power connectors (listed as “None”) indicates this is an integrated mobile platform where the power delivery is handled by the laptop’s internal power supply.

A sensible next upgrade would be to the successor GeForce 50 Mobile GPU generation, which the FACT PACK identifies as the RTX 4070 Mobile’s successor, but this would require a new laptop rather than a component swap. For storage, the PCIe Gen 5 support ensures compatibility with the fastest NVMe SSDs available, and the 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth leaves headroom for future software demands. The platform’s active production status suggests ongoing driver support and BIOS updates from manufacturers.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 Mobile have?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 81, with the CPU at the 88th percentile and the GPU at the 73rd percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-12900?

A: The Core Ultra 9 386H edges ahead by 0.7% in average benchmark score (43210 vs. 42906).

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070 Mobile includes 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is measured gaming FPS data available for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact pairing, so all gaming frame rate discussions are estimates from benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H achieves an average benchmark score of 43210, placing it at the 88th percentile against all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 20547 multi-core and 2071.5 single-core, while R20 scores reach 12820 multi-core and 1809 single-core, and R15 scores hit 3223 multi-core and 303.5 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 35399, single-thread score of 4218, integer math at 87284, floating-point math at 108527, extended instructions at 29138, data compression at 352365, data encryption at 27150, physics at 3028, random string sorting at 42135, and prime number finding at 341.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile achieves an average benchmark score of 27435, placing it at the 73rd percentile against all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 19587, with GPU compute at 8399, G2D at 763, DirectX 12 at 85, DirectX 11 at 179, DirectX 10 at 116, and DirectX 9 at 223. Geekbench scores reach 109197 for OpenCL and 108367 for Vulkan.

In the nearest rival comparison, the CPU matches the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (deltaPct -0.3%) and Ryzen AI 9 465 (deltaPct -0.5%), while slightly exceeding the Intel Core i9-12900 (deltaPct 0.7%) and i9-12900KF (deltaPct 0.9%). The GPU matches the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (deltaPct 0%) and RTX 3090 (deltaPct -0.5%), while leading the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (deltaPct 1.1%) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (deltaPct -1.5%).

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its GPU relative to peer groups, making this a processor-forward platform where multi-threaded productivity tasks see the greatest benefit. The GPU remains a capable mid-range mobile solution that matches desktop-class performance from prior generations, but the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth cap its ceiling at higher resolutions. Overall, this is a balanced mobile workstation with a gaming-capable GPU, suited for users who prioritize CPU performance while still wanting discrete graphics.